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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.15, 426.07 and 139.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.15, 426.07 and 139.87 is: 209.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.15 : 426.07 = 139.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.15/426.07 = 139.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.15x = 426.07 × 139.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.15x = 59,593.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,593.00/284.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.72

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