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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.40, 426.24 and 140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.40, 426.24 and 140.40 is: 210.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.40 : 426.24 = 140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.40/426.24 = 140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.40x = 426.24 × 140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.40x = 59,844.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,844.10/284.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.42

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