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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.63, 427.04 and 140.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.63, 427.04 and 140.45 is: 210.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.63 : 427.04 = 140.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.63/427.04 = 140.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.63x = 427.04 × 140.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.63x = 59,975.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,975.28/284.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.72

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