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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.36, 426.52 and 91.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.36, 426.52 and 91.98 is: 137.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.36 : 426.52 = 91.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.36/426.52 = 91.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.36x = 426.52 × 91.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.36x = 39,231.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,231.31/284.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.96

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