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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.79, 425.70 and 78.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.79, 425.70 and 78.35 is: 117.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.79 : 425.70 = 78.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.79/425.70 = 78.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.79x = 425.70 × 78.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.79x = 33,353.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,353.49/283.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.53

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