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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.22, 423.27 and 76.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.22, 423.27 and 76.73 is: 115.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.22 : 423.27 = 76.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.22/423.27 = 76.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.22x = 423.27 × 76.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.22x = 32,475.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,475.39/282.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.07

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