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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.05, 424.62 and 129.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.05, 424.62 and 129.03 is: 193.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.05 : 424.62 = 129.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.05/424.62 = 129.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.05x = 424.62 × 129.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.05x = 54,788.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,788.72/283.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.57

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