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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.94, 427.39 and 79.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.94, 427.39 and 79.52 is: 119.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.94 : 427.39 = 79.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.94/427.39 = 79.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.94x = 427.39 × 79.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.94x = 33,986.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,986.05/284.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.27

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