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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.08, 426.08 and 91.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.08, 426.08 and 91.68 is: 137.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.08 : 426.08 = 91.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.08/426.08 = 91.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.08x = 426.08 × 91.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.08x = 39,063.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,063.01/284.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.51

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