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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.74, 426.92 and 130.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.74, 426.92 and 130.46 is: 195.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.74 : 426.92 = 130.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.74/426.92 = 130.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.74x = 426.92 × 130.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.74x = 55,693.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,693.20/284.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.59

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