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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.38, 426.63 and 92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.38, 426.63 and 92 is: 138.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.38 : 426.63 = 92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.38/426.63 = 92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.38x = 426.63 × 92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.38x = 39,249.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,249.96/284.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.02

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