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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.65, 428.52 and 139.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.65, 428.52 and 139.27 is: 208.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.65 : 428.52 = 139.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.65/428.52 = 139.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.65x = 428.52 × 139.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.65x = 59,679.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,679.98/285.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.93

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