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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.78, 425.76 and 139.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.78, 425.76 and 139.42 is: 209.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.78 : 425.76 = 139.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.78/425.76 = 139.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.78x = 425.76 × 139.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.78x = 59,359.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,359.46/283.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.17

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