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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.48, 426.80 and 140.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.48, 426.80 and 140.16 is: 210.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.48 : 426.80 = 140.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.48/426.80 = 140.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.48x = 426.80 × 140.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.48x = 59,820.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,820.29/284.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.28

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