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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.52, 420.86 and 107.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.52, 420.86 and 107.20 is: 160.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.52 : 420.86 = 107.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.52/420.86 = 107.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.52x = 420.86 × 107.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.52x = 45,115.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,115.35/280.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.83

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