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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.55, 426.83 and 79.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.55, 426.83 and 79.12 is: 118.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.55 : 426.83 = 79.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.55/426.83 = 79.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.55x = 426.83 × 79.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.55x = 33,770.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,770.79/284.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.68

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