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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.83, 425.69 and 78.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.83, 425.69 and 78.42 is: 117.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.83 : 425.69 = 78.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.83/425.69 = 78.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.83x = 425.69 × 78.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.83x = 33,382.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,382.61/283.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.61

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