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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.07, 427.75 and 138.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.07, 427.75 and 138.75 is: 208.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.07 : 427.75 = 138.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.07/427.75 = 138.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.07x = 427.75 × 138.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.07x = 59,350.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,350.31/285.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.20

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