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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.39, 422.02 and 107.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.39, 422.02 and 107.94 is: 161.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.39 : 422.02 = 107.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.39/422.02 = 107.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.39x = 422.02 × 107.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.39x = 45,552.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,552.84/281.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.89

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