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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.71, 427.05 and 79.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.71, 427.05 and 79.30 is: 118.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.71 : 427.05 = 79.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.71/427.05 = 79.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.71x = 427.05 × 79.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.71x = 33,865.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,865.07/284.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.95

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