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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.43, 423.59 and 76.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.43, 423.59 and 76.97 is: 115.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.43 : 423.59 = 76.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.43/423.59 = 76.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.43x = 423.59 × 76.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.43x = 32,601.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,601.60/282.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.43

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