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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.34, 426.37 and 130.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.34, 426.37 and 130.31 is: 195.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.34 : 426.37 = 130.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.34/426.37 = 130.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.34x = 426.37 × 130.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.34x = 55,558.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,558.14/284.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.39

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