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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.04, 426.12 and 130.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.04, 426.12 and 130.04 is: 195.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.04 : 426.12 = 130.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.04/426.12 = 130.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.04x = 426.12 × 130.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.04x = 55,412.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,412.64/284.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.09

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