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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.31, 428.06 and 139.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.31, 428.06 and 139.04 is: 208.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.31 : 428.06 = 139.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.31/428.06 = 139.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.31x = 428.06 × 139.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.31x = 59,518.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,518.06/285.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.61

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