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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.17, 421.69 and 75.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.17, 421.69 and 75.75 is: 113.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.17 : 421.69 = 75.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.17/421.69 = 75.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.17x = 421.69 × 75.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.17x = 31,941.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,941.39/281.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.60

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