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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.40, 426.51 and 140.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.40, 426.51 and 140.04 is: 210.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.40 : 426.51 = 140.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.40/426.51 = 140.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.40x = 426.51 × 140.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.40x = 59,728.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,728.46/284.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.02

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