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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.52, 422.24 and 76.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.52, 422.24 and 76.08 is: 114.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.52 : 422.24 = 76.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.52/422.24 = 76.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.52x = 422.24 × 76.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.52x = 32,124.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,124.02/281.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.11

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