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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.62, 427 and 92.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.62, 427 and 92.26 is: 138.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.62 : 427 = 92.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.62/427 = 92.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.62x = 427 × 92.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.62x = 39,395.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,395.02/284.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.41

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