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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.80, 427.24 and 140.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.80, 427.24 and 140.52 is: 210.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.80 : 427.24 = 140.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.80/427.24 = 140.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.80x = 427.24 × 140.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.80x = 60,035.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,035.76/284.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.80

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