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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.42, 423.60 and 77.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.42, 423.60 and 77.01 is: 115.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.42 : 423.60 = 77.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.42/423.60 = 77.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.42x = 423.60 × 77.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.42x = 32,621.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,621.44/282.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.51

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