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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.44, 426.80 and 140.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.44, 426.80 and 140.13 is: 210.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.44 : 426.80 = 140.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.44/426.80 = 140.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.44x = 426.80 × 140.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.44x = 59,804.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,804.65/284.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.25

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