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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.97, 427.45 and 92.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.97, 427.45 and 92.60 is: 138.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.97 : 427.45 = 92.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.97/427.45 = 92.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.97x = 427.45 × 92.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.97x = 39,581.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,581.87/284.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.90

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