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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.72, 427.08 and 89.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.72, 427.08 and 89.71 is: 134.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.72 : 427.08 = 89.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.72/427.08 = 89.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.72x = 427.08 × 89.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.72x = 38,313.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,313.35/284.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.57

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