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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.42, 425.11 and 77.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.42, 425.11 and 77.97 is: 116.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.42 : 425.11 = 77.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.42/425.11 = 77.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.42x = 425.11 × 77.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.42x = 33,145.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,145.83/283.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.95

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