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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.64, 427.02 and 92.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.64, 427.02 and 92.25 is: 138.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.64 : 427.02 = 92.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.64/427.02 = 92.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.64x = 427.02 × 92.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.64x = 39,392.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,392.60/284.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.39

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