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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.64, 428.35 and 139.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.64, 428.35 and 139.30 is: 208.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.64 : 428.35 = 139.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.64/428.35 = 139.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.64x = 428.35 × 139.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.64x = 59,669.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,669.16/285.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.90

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