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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.97, 426.11 and 139.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.97, 426.11 and 139.70 is: 209.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.97 : 426.11 = 139.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.97/426.11 = 139.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.97x = 426.11 × 139.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.97x = 59,524.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,524.74/283.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.62

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