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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.24, 427.85 and 92.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.24, 427.85 and 92.87 is: 139.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.24 : 427.85 = 92.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.24/427.85 = 92.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.24x = 427.85 × 92.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.24x = 39,731.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,731.83/285.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.29

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