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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.07, 426.17 and 91.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.07, 426.17 and 91.69 is: 137.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.07 : 426.17 = 91.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.07/426.17 = 91.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.07x = 426.17 × 91.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.07x = 39,075.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,075.07/284.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.56

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