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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.61, 422.42 and 76.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.61, 422.42 and 76.18 is: 114.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.61 : 422.42 = 76.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.61/422.42 = 76.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.61x = 422.42 × 76.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.61x = 32,181.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,181.01/281.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.27

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