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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.97, 425.91 and 78.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.97, 425.91 and 78.55 is: 117.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.97 : 425.91 = 78.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.97/425.91 = 78.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.97x = 425.91 × 78.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.97x = 33,454.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,454.46/283.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.81

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