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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.61, 423.88 and 77.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.61, 423.88 and 77.15 is: 115.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.61 : 423.88 = 77.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.61/423.88 = 77.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.61x = 423.88 × 77.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.61x = 32,699.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,699.84/282.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.71

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