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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.59, 428.48 and 139.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.59, 428.48 and 139.34 is: 209.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.59 : 428.48 = 139.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.59/428.48 = 139.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.59x = 428.48 × 139.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.59x = 59,701.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,701.56/285.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.04

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