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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.31, 420.37 and 107.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.31, 420.37 and 107.03 is: 160.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.31 : 420.37 = 107.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.31/420.37 = 107.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.31x = 420.37 × 107.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.31x = 44,991.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,991.85/280.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.51

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