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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.64, 426.86 and 138.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.64, 426.86 and 138.30 is: 207.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.64 : 426.86 = 138.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.64/426.86 = 138.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.64x = 426.86 × 138.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.64x = 59,034.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,034.05/284.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.40

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