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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.10, 426.21 and 130.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.10, 426.21 and 130.05 is: 195.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.10 : 426.21 = 130.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.10/426.21 = 130.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.10x = 426.21 × 130.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.10x = 55,427.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,427.54/284.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.10

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