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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.73, 422.54 and 76.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.73, 422.54 and 76.30 is: 114.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.73 : 422.54 = 76.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.73/422.54 = 76.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.73x = 422.54 × 76.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.73x = 32,239.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,239.80/281.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.44

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