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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.33, 428.01 and 79.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.33, 428.01 and 79.92 is: 119.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.33 : 428.01 = 79.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.33/428.01 = 79.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.33x = 428.01 × 79.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.33x = 34,206.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,206.56/285.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.88

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