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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.41, 423.59 and 76.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.41, 423.59 and 76.98 is: 115.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.41 : 423.59 = 76.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.41/423.59 = 76.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.41x = 423.59 × 76.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.41x = 32,608.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,608.15/282.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.47

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