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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.88, 425.85 and 78.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.88, 425.85 and 78.45 is: 117.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.88 : 425.85 = 78.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.88/425.85 = 78.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.88x = 425.85 × 78.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.88x = 33,407.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,407.93/283.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.69

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