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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.23, 426.40 and 138.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.23, 426.40 and 138.08 is: 207.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.23 : 426.40 = 138.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.23/426.40 = 138.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.23x = 426.40 × 138.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.23x = 58,876.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,876.83/284.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.15

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