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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.91, 427.23 and 130.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.91, 427.23 and 130.83 is: 196.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.91 : 427.23 = 130.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.91/427.23 = 130.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.91x = 427.23 × 130.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.91x = 55,894.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,894.50/284.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.18

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