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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.38, 420.62 and 109.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.38, 420.62 and 109.38 is: 164.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.38 : 420.62 = 109.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.38/420.62 = 109.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.38x = 420.62 × 109.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.38x = 46,007.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,007.42/280.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.09

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