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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.28, 426.12 and 91.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.28, 426.12 and 91.76 is: 137.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.28 : 426.12 = 91.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.28/426.12 = 91.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.28x = 426.12 × 91.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.28x = 39,100.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,100.77/284.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.54

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