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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.96, 387.48 and 175.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.96, 387.48 and 175.93 is: 242.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.96 : 387.48 = 175.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.96/387.48 = 175.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.96x = 387.48 × 175.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.96x = 68,169.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,169.36/280.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.63

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