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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.02, 427.38 and 130.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.02, 427.38 and 130.88 is: 196.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.02 : 427.38 = 130.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.02/427.38 = 130.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.02x = 427.38 × 130.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.02x = 55,936.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,936.07/285.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.25

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