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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.46, 425.17 and 139.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.46, 425.17 and 139.07 is: 208.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.46 : 425.17 = 139.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.46/425.17 = 139.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.46x = 425.17 × 139.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.46x = 59,128.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,128.39/283.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.60

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