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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.16, 426.27 and 119.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.16, 426.27 and 119.62 is: 179.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.16 : 426.27 = 119.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.16/426.27 = 119.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.16x = 426.27 × 119.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.16x = 50,988.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,988.29/284.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.44

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