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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.03, 426.05 and 78.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.03, 426.05 and 78.62 is: 117.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.03 : 426.05 = 78.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.03/426.05 = 78.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.03x = 426.05 × 78.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.03x = 33,493.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,493.82/284.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.92

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