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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.78, 427.18 and 92.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.78, 427.18 and 92.41 is: 138.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.78 : 427.18 = 92.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.78/427.18 = 92.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.78x = 427.18 × 92.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.78x = 39,475.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,475.70/284.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.62

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