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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.85, 424.28 and 77.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.85, 424.28 and 77.42 is: 116.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.85 : 424.28 = 77.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.85/424.28 = 77.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.85x = 424.28 × 77.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.85x = 32,846.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,846.68/282.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.13

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