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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.07, 424.60 and 128.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.07, 424.60 and 128.99 is: 193.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.07 : 424.60 = 128.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.07/424.60 = 128.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.07x = 424.60 × 128.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.07x = 54,766.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,766.71/283.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.48

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