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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.20, 426.18 and 91.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.20, 426.18 and 91.78 is: 137.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.20 : 426.18 = 91.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.20/426.18 = 91.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.20x = 426.18 × 91.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.20x = 39,114.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,114.80/284.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.63

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