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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.63, 426.98 and 79.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.63, 426.98 and 79.20 is: 118.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.63 : 426.98 = 79.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.63/426.98 = 79.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.63x = 426.98 × 79.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.63x = 33,816.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,816.42/284.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.81

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