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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.73, 426.41 and 139.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.73, 426.41 and 139.55 is: 209.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.73 : 426.41 = 139.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.73/426.41 = 139.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.73x = 426.41 × 139.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.73x = 59,505.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,505.52/283.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.73

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