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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.27, 421.76 and 107.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.27, 421.76 and 107.97 is: 161.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.27 : 421.76 = 107.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.27/421.76 = 107.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.27x = 421.76 × 107.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.27x = 45,536.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,536.89/281.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.90

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