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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.30, 426.06 and 130.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.30, 426.06 and 130.06 is: 194.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.30 : 426.06 = 130.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.30/426.06 = 130.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.30x = 426.06 × 130.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.30x = 55,412.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,412.30/284.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.91

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