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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.21, 426.30 and 139.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.21, 426.30 and 139.82 is: 209.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.21 : 426.30 = 139.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.21/426.30 = 139.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.21x = 426.30 × 139.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.21x = 59,605.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,605.27/284.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.72

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