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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.79, 427.20 and 140.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.79, 427.20 and 140.46 is: 210.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.79 : 427.20 = 140.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.79/427.20 = 140.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.79x = 427.20 × 140.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.79x = 60,004.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,004.51/284.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.70

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