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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.63, 426.88 and 140.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.63, 426.88 and 140.32 is: 210.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.63 : 426.88 = 140.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.63/426.88 = 140.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.63x = 426.88 × 140.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.63x = 59,896.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,896.97/284.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.44

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