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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.43, 422.14 and 75.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.43, 422.14 and 75.99 is: 113.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.43 : 422.14 = 75.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.43/422.14 = 75.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.43x = 422.14 × 75.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.43x = 32,078.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,078.42/281.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.98

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