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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.81, 425.71 and 78.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.81, 425.71 and 78.39 is: 117.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.81 : 425.71 = 78.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.81/425.71 = 78.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.81x = 425.71 × 78.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.81x = 33,372.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,372.37/283.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.59

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