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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.75, 426.81 and 130.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.75, 426.81 and 130.58 is: 195.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.75 : 426.81 = 130.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.75/426.81 = 130.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.75x = 426.81 × 130.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.75x = 55,730.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,730.72/284.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.72

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