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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.31, 427.86 and 92.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.31, 427.86 and 92.93 is: 139.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.31 : 427.86 = 92.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.31/427.86 = 92.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.31x = 427.86 × 92.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.31x = 39,761.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,761.03/285.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.36

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