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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.63, 425.44 and 78.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.63, 425.44 and 78.19 is: 117.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.63 : 425.44 = 78.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.63/425.44 = 78.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.63x = 425.44 × 78.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.63x = 33,266.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,266.17/283.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.29

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