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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.37, 423.50 and 76.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.37, 423.50 and 76.89 is: 115.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.37 : 423.50 = 76.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.37/423.50 = 76.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.37x = 423.50 × 76.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.37x = 32,560.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,560.61/282.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.31

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