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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.24, 426.46 and 130.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.24, 426.46 and 130.24 is: 195.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.24 : 426.46 = 130.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.24/426.46 = 130.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.24x = 426.46 × 130.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.24x = 55,542.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,542.15/284.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.41

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