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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.77, 427.25 and 130.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.77, 427.25 and 130.73 is: 196.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.77 : 427.25 = 130.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.77/427.25 = 130.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.77x = 427.25 × 130.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.77x = 55,855.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,855.79/284.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.15

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