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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.66, 428.30 and 139.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.66, 428.30 and 139.46 is: 209.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.66 : 428.30 = 139.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.66/428.30 = 139.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.66x = 428.30 × 139.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.66x = 59,728.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,728.40/285.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.09

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