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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.30, 421.93 and 75.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.30, 421.93 and 75.88 is: 113.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.30 : 421.93 = 75.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.30/421.93 = 75.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.30x = 421.93 × 75.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.30x = 32,016.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,016.05/281.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.81

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