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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.79, 426.82 and 130.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.79, 426.82 and 130.68 is: 195.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.79 : 426.82 = 130.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.79/426.82 = 130.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.79x = 426.82 × 130.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.79x = 55,776.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,776.84/284.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.85

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