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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.95, 422.92 and 76.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.95, 422.92 and 76.51 is: 114.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.95 : 422.92 = 76.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.95/422.92 = 76.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.95x = 422.92 × 76.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.95x = 32,357.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,357.23/281.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.76

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