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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.48, 428.19 and 80.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.48, 428.19 and 80.06 is: 120.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.48 : 428.19 = 80.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.48/428.19 = 80.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.48x = 428.19 × 80.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.48x = 34,282.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,282.41/285.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.09

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