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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.14, 427.45 and 111.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.14, 427.45 and 111.92 is: 167.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.14 : 427.45 = 111.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.14/427.45 = 111.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.14x = 427.45 × 111.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.14x = 47,840.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,840.99/285.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.78

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