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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.92, 428.82 and 80.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.92, 428.82 and 80.51 is: 120.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.92 : 428.82 = 80.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.92/428.82 = 80.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.92x = 428.82 × 80.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.92x = 34,525.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,525.37/285.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.75

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