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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.50, 426.85 and 140.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.50, 426.85 and 140.32 is: 210.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.50 : 426.85 = 140.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.50/426.85 = 140.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.50x = 426.85 × 140.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.50x = 59,895.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,895.59/284.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.53

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