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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.02, 425.37 and 137.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.02, 425.37 and 137.87 is: 206.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.02 : 425.37 = 137.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.02/425.37 = 137.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.02x = 425.37 × 137.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.02x = 58,645.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,645.76/284.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.48

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