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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.26, 426.38 and 130.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.26, 426.38 and 130.20 is: 195.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.26 : 426.38 = 130.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.26/426.38 = 130.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.26x = 426.38 × 130.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.26x = 55,514.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,514.68/284.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.30

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