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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.91, 421.25 and 107.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.91, 421.25 and 107.52 is: 161.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.91 : 421.25 = 107.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.91/421.25 = 107.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.91x = 421.25 × 107.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.91x = 45,292.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,292.26/280.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.24

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