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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.60, 426.90 and 140.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.60, 426.90 and 140.24 is: 210.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.60 : 426.90 = 140.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.60/426.90 = 140.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.60x = 426.90 × 140.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.60x = 59,868.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,868.46/284.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.36

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