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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.99, 387.96 and 251.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.99, 387.96 and 251.40 is: 347.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.99 : 387.96 = 251.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.99/387.96 = 251.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.99x = 387.96 × 251.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.99x = 97,533.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,533.14/280.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.11

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