Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.41, 425.12 and 78
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 283.41, 425.12 and 78 is: 117.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
283.41 : 425.12 = 78 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
283.41/425.12 = 78/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
283.41x = 425.12 × 78 - Step 4: Simplify right side
283.41x = 33,159.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,159.56/283.41 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 117.00
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