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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.51, 426.49 and 92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.51, 426.49 and 92 is: 137.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.51 : 426.49 = 92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.51/426.49 = 92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.51x = 426.49 × 92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.51x = 39,237.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,237.08/284.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.91

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