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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.92, 427.15 and 130.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.92, 427.15 and 130.73 is: 195.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.92 : 427.15 = 130.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.92/427.15 = 130.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.92x = 427.15 × 130.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.92x = 55,841.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,841.93/284.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.99

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