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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.86, 422.74 and 76.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.86, 422.74 and 76.44 is: 114.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.86 : 422.74 = 76.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.86/422.74 = 76.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.86x = 422.74 × 76.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.86x = 32,314.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,314.25/281.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.65

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