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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.81, 424.17 and 77.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.81, 424.17 and 77.40 is: 116.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.81 : 424.17 = 77.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.81/424.17 = 77.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.81x = 424.17 × 77.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.81x = 32,830.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,830.76/282.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.09

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