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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.98, 426.12 and 139.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.98, 426.12 and 139.68 is: 209.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.98 : 426.12 = 139.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.98/426.12 = 139.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.98x = 426.12 × 139.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.98x = 59,520.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,520.44/283.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.59

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