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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.27, 425.99 and 140.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.27, 425.99 and 140.09 is: 209.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.27 : 425.99 = 140.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.27/425.99 = 140.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.27x = 425.99 × 140.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.27x = 59,676.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,676.94/284.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.93

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