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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.83, 428.74 and 80.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.83, 428.74 and 80.40 is: 120.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.83 : 428.74 = 80.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.83/428.74 = 80.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.83x = 428.74 × 80.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.83x = 34,470.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,470.70/285.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.60

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