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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.04, 424.44 and 107.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.04, 424.44 and 107.30 is: 160.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.04 : 424.44 = 107.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.04/424.44 = 107.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.04x = 424.44 × 107.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.04x = 45,540.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,540.29/283.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.90

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