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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.16, 425.97 and 139.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.16, 425.97 and 139.98 is: 209.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.16 : 425.97 = 139.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.16/425.97 = 139.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.16x = 425.97 × 139.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.16x = 59,627.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,627.28/284.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.84

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