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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.42, 422.09 and 76.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.42, 422.09 and 76.00 is: 113.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.42 : 422.09 = 76.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.42/422.09 = 76.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.42x = 422.09 × 76.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.42x = 32,077.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,077.40/281.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.99

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