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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.17, 426.25 and 78.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.17, 426.25 and 78.76 is: 118.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.17 : 426.25 = 78.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.17/426.25 = 78.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.17x = 426.25 × 78.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.17x = 33,571.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,571.45/284.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.14

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