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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.08, 427.76 and 92.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.08, 427.76 and 92.72 is: 139.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.08 : 427.76 = 92.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.08/427.76 = 92.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.08x = 427.76 × 92.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.08x = 39,661.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,661.91/285.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.13

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