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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.80, 422.68 and 76.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.80, 422.68 and 76.35 is: 114.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.80 : 422.68 = 76.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.80/422.68 = 76.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.80x = 422.68 × 76.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.80x = 32,271.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,271.75/281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.52

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