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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.10, 427.38 and 130.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.10, 427.38 and 130.96 is: 196.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.10 : 427.38 = 130.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.10/427.38 = 130.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.10x = 427.38 × 130.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.10x = 55,969.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,969.68/285.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.32

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