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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.01, 425.82 and 130.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.01, 425.82 and 130.16 is: 195.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.01 : 425.82 = 130.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.01/425.82 = 130.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.01x = 425.82 × 130.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.01x = 55,423.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,423.34/284.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.15

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