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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.24, 427.82 and 92.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.24, 427.82 and 92.84 is: 139.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.24 : 427.82 = 92.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.24/427.82 = 92.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.24x = 427.82 × 92.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.24x = 39,718.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,718.81/285.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.25

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