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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.71, 427.30 and 130.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.71, 427.30 and 130.71 is: 196.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.71 : 427.30 = 130.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.71/427.30 = 130.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.71x = 427.30 × 130.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.71x = 55,851.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,851.73/284.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.17

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