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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.45, 426.78 and 140.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.45, 426.78 and 140.06 is: 210.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.45 : 426.78 = 140.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.45/426.78 = 140.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.45x = 426.78 × 140.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.45x = 59,775.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,775.87/284.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.15

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