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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.88, 426.83 and 138.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.88, 426.83 and 138.43 is: 207.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.88 : 426.83 = 138.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.88/426.83 = 138.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.88x = 426.83 × 138.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.88x = 59,086.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,086.08/284.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.41

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