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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.42, 426 and 139.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.42, 426 and 139.88 is: 209.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.42 : 426 = 139.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.42/426 = 139.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.42x = 426 × 139.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.42x = 59,588.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,588.88/284.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.51

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