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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.56, 422.31 and 76.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.56, 422.31 and 76.12 is: 114.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.56 : 422.31 = 76.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.56/422.31 = 76.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.56x = 422.31 × 76.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.56x = 32,146.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,146.24/281.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.17

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