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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.21, 421.80 and 75.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.21, 421.80 and 75.77 is: 113.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.21 : 421.80 = 75.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.21/421.80 = 75.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.21x = 421.80 × 75.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.21x = 31,959.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,959.79/281.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.65

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