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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.77, 427.17 and 79.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.77, 427.17 and 79.34 is: 119.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.77 : 427.17 = 79.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.77/427.17 = 79.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.77x = 427.17 × 79.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.77x = 33,890.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,890.23/284.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.01

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