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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.45, 425.18 and 139.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.45, 425.18 and 139.13 is: 208.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.45 : 425.18 = 139.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.45/425.18 = 139.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.45x = 425.18 × 139.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.45x = 59,155.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,155.29/283.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.70

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