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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.44, 425.28 and 139.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.44, 425.28 and 139.16 is: 208.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.44 : 425.28 = 139.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.44/425.28 = 139.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.44x = 425.28 × 139.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.44x = 59,181.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,181.96/283.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.80

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