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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.49, 420.78 and 107.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.49, 420.78 and 107.20 is: 160.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.49 : 420.78 = 107.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.49/420.78 = 107.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.49x = 420.78 × 107.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.49x = 45,107.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,107.62/280.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.82

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