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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281, 421.46 and 75.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281, 421.46 and 75.58 is: 113.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281 : 421.46 = 75.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281/421.46 = 75.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281x = 421.46 × 75.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281x = 31,853.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,853.95/281
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.36

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