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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.77, 422.69 and 86.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.77, 422.69 and 86.76 is: 130.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.77 : 422.69 = 86.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.77/422.69 = 86.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.77x = 422.69 × 86.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.77x = 36,673.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,673.34/281.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.15

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