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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.91, 425.93 and 78.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.91, 425.93 and 78.50 is: 117.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.91 : 425.93 = 78.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.91/425.93 = 78.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.91x = 425.93 × 78.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.91x = 33,436.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,436.84/283.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.77

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