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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.92, 427.28 and 130.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.92, 427.28 and 130.82 is: 196.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.92 : 427.28 = 130.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.92/427.28 = 130.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.92x = 427.28 × 130.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.92x = 55,893.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,893.98/284.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.18

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