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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.68, 430.04 and 130.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.68, 430.04 and 130.60 is: 195.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.68 : 430.04 = 130.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.68/430.04 = 130.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.68x = 430.04 × 130.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.68x = 56,163.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,163.22/286.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.91

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