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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.70, 425.56 and 139.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.70, 425.56 and 139.44 is: 209.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.70 : 425.56 = 139.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.70/425.56 = 139.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.70x = 425.56 × 139.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.70x = 59,340.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,340.09/283.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.16

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