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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.56, 426.61 and 138.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.56, 426.61 and 138.36 is: 207.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.56 : 426.61 = 138.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.56/426.61 = 138.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.56x = 426.61 × 138.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.56x = 59,025.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,025.76/284.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.43

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