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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.86, 427.38 and 92.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.86, 427.38 and 92.44 is: 138.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.86 : 427.38 = 92.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.86/427.38 = 92.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.86x = 427.38 × 92.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.86x = 39,507.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,507.01/284.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.69

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