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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.87, 425.80 and 78.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.87, 425.80 and 78.44 is: 117.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.87 : 425.80 = 78.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.87/425.80 = 78.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.87x = 425.80 × 78.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.87x = 33,397.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,397.23/283.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.65

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