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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.50, 426.81 and 92.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.50, 426.81 and 92.14 is: 138.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.50 : 426.81 = 92.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.50/426.81 = 92.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.50x = 426.81 × 92.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.50x = 39,326.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,326.27/284.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.23

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