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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.76, 426.87 and 92.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.76, 426.87 and 92.25 is: 138.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.76 : 426.87 = 92.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.76/426.87 = 92.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.76x = 426.87 × 92.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.76x = 39,378.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,378.76/284.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.29

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