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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.66, 427 and 79.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.66, 427 and 79.25 is: 118.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.66 : 427 = 79.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.66/427 = 79.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.66x = 427 × 79.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.66x = 33,839.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,839.75/284.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.88

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