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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.66, 427.09 and 92.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.66, 427.09 and 92.28 is: 138.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.66 : 427.09 = 92.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.66/427.09 = 92.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.66x = 427.09 × 92.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.66x = 39,412.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,412.70/284.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.46

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