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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.90, 422.88 and 108.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.90, 422.88 and 108.56 is: 162.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.90 : 422.88 = 108.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.90/422.88 = 108.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.90x = 422.88 × 108.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.90x = 45,906.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,906.80/281.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.85

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