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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.08, 426.36 and 139.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.08, 426.36 and 139.92 is: 210.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.08 : 426.36 = 139.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.08/426.36 = 139.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.08x = 426.36 × 139.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.08x = 59,656.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,656.29/284.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.00

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