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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.78, 427.19 and 89.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.78, 427.19 and 89.77 is: 134.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.78 : 427.19 = 89.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.78/427.19 = 89.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.78x = 427.19 × 89.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.78x = 38,348.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,348.85/284.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.66

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