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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.03, 427.14 and 130.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.03, 427.14 and 130.57 is: 195.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.03 : 427.14 = 130.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.03/427.14 = 130.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.03x = 427.14 × 130.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.03x = 55,771.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,771.67/285.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.67

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