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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.59, 429.50 and 130.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.59, 429.50 and 130.30 is: 195.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.59 : 429.50 = 130.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.59/429.50 = 130.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.59x = 429.50 × 130.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.59x = 55,963.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,963.85/286.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.27

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