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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.17, 423.27 and 76.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.17, 423.27 and 76.74 is: 115.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.17 : 423.27 = 76.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.17/423.27 = 76.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.17x = 423.27 × 76.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.17x = 32,481.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,481.74/282.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.11

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