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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.75, 428.55 and 80.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.75, 428.55 and 80.34 is: 120.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.75 : 428.55 = 80.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.75/428.55 = 80.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.75x = 428.55 × 80.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.75x = 34,429.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,429.71/285.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.49

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