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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.07, 426.11 and 139.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.07, 426.11 and 139.89 is: 209.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.07 : 426.11 = 139.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.07/426.11 = 139.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.07x = 426.11 × 139.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.07x = 59,607.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,607.83/284.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.84

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