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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.03, 427.20 and 130.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.03, 427.20 and 130.80 is: 196.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.03 : 427.20 = 130.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.03/427.20 = 130.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.03x = 427.20 × 130.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.03x = 55,877.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,877.76/285.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.04

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