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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.02, 425.73 and 137.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.02, 425.73 and 137.58 is: 206.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.02 : 425.73 = 137.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.02/425.73 = 137.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.02x = 425.73 × 137.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.02x = 58,571.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,571.93/284.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.22

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