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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.88, 425.86 and 139.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.88, 425.86 and 139.56 is: 209.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.88 : 425.86 = 139.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.88/425.86 = 139.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.88x = 425.86 × 139.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.88x = 59,433.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,433.02/283.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.36

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