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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.07, 426.10 and 130.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.07, 426.10 and 130.04 is: 195.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.07 : 426.10 = 130.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.07/426.10 = 130.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.07x = 426.10 × 130.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.07x = 55,410.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,410.04/284.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.06

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