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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.07, 427.68 and 92.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.07, 427.68 and 92.69 is: 139.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.07 : 427.68 = 92.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.07/427.68 = 92.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.07x = 427.68 × 92.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.07x = 39,641.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,641.20/285.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.06

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