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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.82, 426.97 and 138.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.82, 426.97 and 138.49 is: 207.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.82 : 426.97 = 138.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.82/426.97 = 138.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.82x = 426.97 × 138.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.82x = 59,128.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,128.94/284.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.60

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