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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.46, 426.33 and 130.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.46, 426.33 and 130.22 is: 195.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.46 : 426.33 = 130.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.46/426.33 = 130.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.46x = 426.33 × 130.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.46x = 55,514.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,514.56/284.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.16

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