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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.49, 422.21 and 108.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.49, 422.21 and 108.09 is: 162.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.49 : 422.21 = 108.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.49/422.21 = 108.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.49x = 422.21 × 108.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.49x = 45,636.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,636.14/281.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.12

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