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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.95, 425.79 and 139.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.95, 425.79 and 139.50 is: 209.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.95 : 425.79 = 139.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.95/425.79 = 139.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.95x = 425.79 × 139.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.95x = 59,397.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,397.71/283.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.18

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