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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.65, 427.02 and 138.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.65, 427.02 and 138.27 is: 207.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.65 : 427.02 = 138.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.65/427.02 = 138.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.65x = 427.02 × 138.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.65x = 59,044.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,044.06/284.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.43

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