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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.65, 426.94 and 89.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.65, 426.94 and 89.64 is: 134.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.65 : 426.94 = 89.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.65/426.94 = 89.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.65x = 426.94 × 89.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.65x = 38,270.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,270.90/284.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.45

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