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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.00, 426.17 and 130.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.00, 426.17 and 130.01 is: 195.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.00 : 426.17 = 130.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.00/426.17 = 130.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.00x = 426.17 × 130.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.00x = 55,404.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,404.56/284.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.09

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