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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.71, 426.69 and 130.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.71, 426.69 and 130.61 is: 195.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.71 : 426.69 = 130.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.71/426.69 = 130.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.71x = 426.69 × 130.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.71x = 55,729.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,729.98/284.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.74

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