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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.37, 426.34 and 130.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.37, 426.34 and 130.21 is: 195.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.37 : 426.34 = 130.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.37/426.34 = 130.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.37x = 426.34 × 130.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.37x = 55,513.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,513.73/284.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.22

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