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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.73, 420.87 and 107.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.73, 420.87 and 107.37 is: 160.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.73 : 420.87 = 107.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.73/420.87 = 107.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.73x = 420.87 × 107.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.73x = 45,188.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,188.81/280.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.97

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