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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.55, 426.81 and 130.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.55, 426.81 and 130.65 is: 195.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.55 : 426.81 = 130.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.55/426.81 = 130.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.55x = 426.81 × 130.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.55x = 55,762.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,762.73/284.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.97

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