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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.09, 428.80 and 139.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.09, 428.80 and 139.75 is: 209.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.09 : 428.80 = 139.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.09/428.80 = 139.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.09x = 428.80 × 139.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.09x = 59,924.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,924.80/286.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.46

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