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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.99, 422.98 and 76.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.99, 422.98 and 76.56 is: 114.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.99 : 422.98 = 76.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.99/422.98 = 76.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.99x = 422.98 × 76.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.99x = 32,381.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,381.23/281.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.83

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