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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.68, 427.06 and 92.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.68, 427.06 and 92.26 is: 138.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.68 : 427.06 = 92.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.68/427.06 = 92.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.68x = 427.06 × 92.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.68x = 39,400.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,400.56/284.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.40

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