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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.09, 426.13 and 89.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.09, 426.13 and 89.08 is: 133.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.09 : 426.13 = 89.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.09/426.13 = 89.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.09x = 426.13 × 89.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.09x = 37,957.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,957.08/284.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.61

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