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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.72, 427.06 and 79.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.72, 427.06 and 79.30 is: 118.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.72 : 427.06 = 79.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.72/427.06 = 79.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.72x = 427.06 × 79.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.72x = 33,865.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,865.86/284.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.94

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