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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.58, 426.74 and 140.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.58, 426.74 and 140.13 is: 210.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.58 : 426.74 = 140.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.58/426.74 = 140.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.58x = 426.74 × 140.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.58x = 59,798.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,798.38/284.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.13

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