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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.43, 422.12 and 76.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.43, 422.12 and 76.02 is: 114.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.43 : 422.12 = 76.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.43/422.12 = 76.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.43x = 422.12 × 76.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.43x = 32,089.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,089.18/281.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.02

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