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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.88, 427.36 and 140.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.88, 427.36 and 140.56 is: 210.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.88 : 427.36 = 140.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.88/427.36 = 140.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.88x = 427.36 × 140.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.88x = 60,069.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,069.72/284.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.86

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