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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.27, 426.43 and 138.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.27, 426.43 and 138.18 is: 207.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.27 : 426.43 = 138.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.27/426.43 = 138.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.27x = 426.43 × 138.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.27x = 58,924.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,924.10/284.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.28

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