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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.20, 426.78 and 140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.20, 426.78 and 140.20 is: 210.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.20 : 426.78 = 140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.20/426.78 = 140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.20x = 426.78 × 140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.20x = 59,834.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,834.56/284.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.54

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