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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.21, 424.45 and 128.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.21, 424.45 and 128.98 is: 193.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.21 : 424.45 = 128.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.21/424.45 = 128.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.21x = 424.45 × 128.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.21x = 54,745.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,745.56/283.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.30

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