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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.01, 426.01 and 135.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.01, 426.01 and 135.73 is: 203.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.01 : 426.01 = 135.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.01/426.01 = 135.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.01x = 426.01 × 135.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.01x = 57,822.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,822.34/284.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.59

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