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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.63, 426.86 and 79.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.63, 426.86 and 79.16 is: 118.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.63 : 426.86 = 79.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.63/426.86 = 79.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.63x = 426.86 × 79.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.63x = 33,788.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,788.30/284.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.71

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