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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.07, 420.09 and 109.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.07, 420.09 and 109.07 is: 163.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.07 : 420.09 = 109.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.07/420.09 = 109.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.07x = 420.09 × 109.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.07x = 45,819.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,819.22/280.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.60

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