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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.50, 424.92 and 139.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.50, 424.92 and 139.32 is: 208.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.50 : 424.92 = 139.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.50/424.92 = 139.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.50x = 424.92 × 139.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.50x = 59,199.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,199.85/283.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.82

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