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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.80, 424.14 and 109.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.80, 424.14 and 109.41 is: 164.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.80 : 424.14 = 109.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.80/424.14 = 109.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.80x = 424.14 × 109.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.80x = 46,405.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,405.16/282.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.09

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