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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.96, 428.97 and 80.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.96, 428.97 and 80.53 is: 120.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.96 : 428.97 = 80.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.96/428.97 = 80.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.96x = 428.97 × 80.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.96x = 34,544.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,544.95/285.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.80

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