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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.42, 426.87 and 119.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.42, 426.87 and 119.97 is: 180.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.42 : 426.87 = 119.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.42/426.87 = 119.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.42x = 426.87 × 119.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.42x = 51,211.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,211.59/284.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.05

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