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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.07, 424.60 and 129.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.07, 424.60 and 129.04 is: 193.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.07 : 424.60 = 129.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.07/424.60 = 129.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.07x = 424.60 × 129.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.07x = 54,789.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,789.00/283.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.56

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