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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.56, 426.84 and 92.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.56, 426.84 and 92.18 is: 138.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.56 : 426.84 = 92.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.56/426.84 = 92.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.56x = 426.84 × 92.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.56x = 39,346.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,346.11/284.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.27

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