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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.21, 426.26 and 78.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.21, 426.26 and 78.73 is: 118.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.21 : 426.26 = 78.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.21/426.26 = 78.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.21x = 426.26 × 78.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.21x = 33,560.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,560.98/284.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.09

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