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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.10, 427.24 and 130.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.10, 427.24 and 130.97 is: 196.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.10 : 427.24 = 130.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.10/427.24 = 130.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.10x = 427.24 × 130.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.10x = 55,955.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,955.62/285.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.27

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