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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284, 426.07 and 91.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284, 426.07 and 91.63 is: 137.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284 : 426.07 = 91.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284/426.07 = 91.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284x = 426.07 × 91.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284x = 39,038.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,038.66/284
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.46

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