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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.54, 426.81 and 79.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.54, 426.81 and 79.13 is: 118.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.54 : 426.81 = 79.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.54/426.81 = 79.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.54x = 426.81 × 79.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.54x = 33,771.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,771.34/284.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.69

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