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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.63, 428.51 and 80.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.63, 428.51 and 80.19 is: 120.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.63 : 428.51 = 80.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.63/428.51 = 80.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.63x = 428.51 × 80.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.63x = 34,363.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,363.72/285.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.31

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