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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.11, 427.33 and 130.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.11, 427.33 and 130.83 is: 196.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.11 : 427.33 = 130.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.11/427.33 = 130.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.11x = 427.33 × 130.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.11x = 55,906.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,906.19/285.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.08

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