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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.24, 426.32 and 91.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.24, 426.32 and 91.84 is: 137.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.24 : 426.32 = 91.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.24/426.32 = 91.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.24x = 426.32 × 91.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.24x = 39,153.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,153.23/284.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.75

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