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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283, 424.46 and 128.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283, 424.46 and 128.92 is: 193.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283 : 424.46 = 128.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283/424.46 = 128.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283x = 424.46 × 128.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283x = 54,721.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,721.38/283
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.36

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