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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.03, 423 and 76.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.03, 423 and 76.61 is: 114.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.03 : 423 = 76.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.03/423 = 76.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.03x = 423 × 76.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.03x = 32,406.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,406.03/282.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.90

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