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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.96, 424.39 and 77.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.96, 424.39 and 77.52 is: 116.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.96 : 424.39 = 77.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.96/424.39 = 77.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.96x = 424.39 × 77.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.96x = 32,896.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,896.20/282.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.26

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