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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.12, 426.31 and 137.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.12, 426.31 and 137.79 is: 206.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.12 : 426.31 = 137.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.12/426.31 = 137.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.12x = 426.31 × 137.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.12x = 58,740.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,740.91/284.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.75

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