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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.59, 426.51 and 128.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.59, 426.51 and 128.30 is: 192.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.59 : 426.51 = 128.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.59/426.51 = 128.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.59x = 426.51 × 128.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.59x = 54,718.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,718.78/284.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.28

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