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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.15, 426.14 and 91.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.15, 426.14 and 91.73 is: 137.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.15 : 426.14 = 91.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.15/426.14 = 91.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.15x = 426.14 × 91.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.15x = 39,091.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,091.57/284.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.57

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