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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.38, 426.40 and 130.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.38, 426.40 and 130.16 is: 195.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.38 : 426.40 = 130.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.38/426.40 = 130.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.38x = 426.40 × 130.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.38x = 55,499.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,499.57/284.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.16

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