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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.76, 427.32 and 140.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.76, 427.32 and 140.46 is: 210.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.76 : 427.32 = 140.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.76/427.32 = 140.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.76x = 427.32 × 140.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.76x = 60,021.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,021.37/284.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.78

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