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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.88, 427.38 and 130.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.88, 427.38 and 130.80 is: 196.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.88 : 427.38 = 130.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.88/427.38 = 130.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.88x = 427.38 × 130.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.88x = 55,901.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,901.30/284.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.23

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