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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.26, 426.30 and 139.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.26, 426.30 and 139.96 is: 209.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.26 : 426.30 = 139.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.26/426.30 = 139.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.26x = 426.30 × 139.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.26x = 59,664.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,664.95/284.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.90

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