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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.22, 425.98 and 137.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.22, 425.98 and 137.88 is: 206.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.22 : 425.98 = 137.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.22/425.98 = 137.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.22x = 425.98 × 137.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.22x = 58,734.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,734.12/284.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.65

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