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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.99, 427.42 and 79.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.99, 427.42 and 79.54 is: 119.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.99 : 427.42 = 79.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.99/427.42 = 79.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.99x = 427.42 × 79.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.99x = 33,995.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,995.72/284.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.29

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