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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.55, 426.82 and 79.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.55, 426.82 and 79.11 is: 118.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.55 : 426.82 = 79.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.55/426.82 = 79.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.55x = 426.82 × 79.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.55x = 33,765.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,765.68/284.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.66

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