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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.14, 426.26 and 89.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.14, 426.26 and 89.13 is: 133.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.14 : 426.26 = 89.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.14/426.26 = 89.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.14x = 426.26 × 89.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.14x = 37,992.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,992.55/284.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.71

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