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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.70, 427.09 and 89.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.70, 427.09 and 89.71 is: 134.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.70 : 427.09 = 89.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.70/427.09 = 89.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.70x = 427.09 × 89.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.70x = 38,314.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,314.24/284.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.58

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