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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.16, 425.88 and 139.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.16, 425.88 and 139.62 is: 209.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.16 : 425.88 = 139.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.16/425.88 = 139.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.16x = 425.88 × 139.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.16x = 59,461.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,461.37/284.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.25

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