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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.87, 421.50 and 107.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.87, 421.50 and 107.69 is: 161.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.87 : 421.50 = 107.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.87/421.50 = 107.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.87x = 421.50 × 107.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.87x = 45,389.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,389.03/280.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.60

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