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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.05, 426.02 and 91.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.05, 426.02 and 91.63 is: 137.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.05 : 426.02 = 91.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.05/426.02 = 91.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.05x = 426.02 × 91.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.05x = 39,034.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,034.08/284.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.42

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