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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.31, 426.36 and 91.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.31, 426.36 and 91.93 is: 137.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.31 : 426.36 = 91.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.31/426.36 = 91.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.31x = 426.36 × 91.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.31x = 39,195.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,195.27/284.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.86

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