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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.13, 426.21 and 91.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.13, 426.21 and 91.75 is: 137.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.13 : 426.21 = 91.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.13/426.21 = 91.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.13x = 426.21 × 91.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.13x = 39,104.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,104.77/284.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.63

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