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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.89, 422.88 and 76.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.89, 422.88 and 76.47 is: 114.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.89 : 422.88 = 76.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.89/422.88 = 76.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.89x = 422.88 × 76.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.89x = 32,335.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,335.76/281.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.71

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