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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.38, 426.25 and 138.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.38, 426.25 and 138.21 is: 207.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.38 : 426.25 = 138.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.38/426.25 = 138.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.38x = 426.25 × 138.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.38x = 58,910.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,910.60/284.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.15

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