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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.78, 424.17 and 77.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.78, 424.17 and 77.37 is: 116.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.78 : 424.17 = 77.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.78/424.17 = 77.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.78x = 424.17 × 77.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.78x = 32,818.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,818.03/282.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.06

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