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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285, 427.62 and 92.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285, 427.62 and 92.70 is: 139.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285 : 427.62 = 92.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285/427.62 = 92.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285x = 427.62 × 92.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285x = 39,640.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,640.37/285
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.09

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