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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.99, 426.12 and 139.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.99, 426.12 and 139.70 is: 209.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.99 : 426.12 = 139.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.99/426.12 = 139.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.99x = 426.12 × 139.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.99x = 59,528.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,528.96/283.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.62

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