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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.40, 426.62 and 89.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.40, 426.62 and 89.40 is: 134.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.40 : 426.62 = 89.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.40/426.62 = 89.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.40x = 426.62 × 89.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.40x = 38,139.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,139.83/284.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.11

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