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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.35, 426.45 and 78.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.35, 426.45 and 78.93 is: 118.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.35 : 426.45 = 78.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.35/426.45 = 78.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.35x = 426.45 × 78.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.35x = 33,659.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,659.70/284.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.37

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