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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.29, 425.75 and 139.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.29, 425.75 and 139.11 is: 209.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.29 : 425.75 = 139.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.29/425.75 = 139.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.29x = 425.75 × 139.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.29x = 59,225.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,225.39/283.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.06

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