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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.19, 424.77 and 129.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.19, 424.77 and 129.09 is: 193.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.19 : 424.77 = 129.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.19/424.77 = 129.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.19x = 424.77 × 129.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.19x = 54,833.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,833.56/283.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.63

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