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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.70, 427.08 and 92.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.70, 427.08 and 92.34 is: 138.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.70 : 427.08 = 92.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.70/427.08 = 92.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.70x = 427.08 × 92.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.70x = 39,436.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,436.57/284.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.52

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