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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.33, 428.03 and 79.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.33, 428.03 and 79.89 is: 119.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.33 : 428.03 = 79.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.33/428.03 = 79.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.33x = 428.03 × 79.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.33x = 34,194.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,194.92/285.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.84

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