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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.46, 424.79 and 139.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.46, 424.79 and 139.01 is: 208.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.46 : 424.79 = 139.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.46/424.79 = 139.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.46x = 424.79 × 139.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.46x = 59,049.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,049.36/283.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.32

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