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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.12, 424.84 and 129.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.12, 424.84 and 129.12 is: 193.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.12 : 424.84 = 129.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.12/424.84 = 129.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.12x = 424.84 × 129.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.12x = 54,855.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,855.34/283.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.75

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