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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.38, 427.77 and 139.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.38, 427.77 and 139.05 is: 208.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.38 : 427.77 = 139.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.38/427.77 = 139.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.38x = 427.77 × 139.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.38x = 59,481.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,481.42/285.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.43

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