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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.98, 425.97 and 139.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.98, 425.97 and 139.72 is: 209.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.98 : 425.97 = 139.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.98/425.97 = 139.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.98x = 425.97 × 139.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.98x = 59,516.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,516.53/283.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.58

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