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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.84, 428.70 and 80.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.84, 428.70 and 80.37 is: 120.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.84 : 428.70 = 80.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.84/428.70 = 80.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.84x = 428.70 × 80.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.84x = 34,454.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,454.62/285.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.54

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