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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.08, 426.12 and 113.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.08, 426.12 and 113.08 is: 169.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.08 : 426.12 = 113.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.08/426.12 = 113.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.08x = 426.12 × 113.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.08x = 48,185.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,185.65/284.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.62

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