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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285, 427.53 and 92.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285, 427.53 and 92.63 is: 138.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285 : 427.53 = 92.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285/427.53 = 92.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285x = 427.53 × 92.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285x = 39,599.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,599.97/285
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.95

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