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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.72, 426.72 and 130.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.72, 426.72 and 130.73 is: 195.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.72 : 426.72 = 130.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.72/426.72 = 130.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.72x = 426.72 × 130.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.72x = 55,785.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,785.11/284.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.93

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