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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.61, 427.07 and 130.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.61, 427.07 and 130.61 is: 195.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.61 : 427.07 = 130.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.61/427.07 = 130.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.61x = 427.07 × 130.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.61x = 55,781.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,781.01/284.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.99

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