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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.03, 426.05 and 91.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.03, 426.05 and 91.67 is: 137.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.03 : 426.05 = 91.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.03/426.05 = 91.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.03x = 426.05 × 91.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.03x = 39,055.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,055.55/284.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.51

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