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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.66, 422.49 and 76.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.66, 422.49 and 76.26 is: 114.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.66 : 422.49 = 76.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.66/422.49 = 76.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.66x = 422.49 × 76.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.66x = 32,219.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,219.09/281.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.39

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