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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.32, 424.62 and 129.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.32, 424.62 and 129.22 is: 193.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.32 : 424.62 = 129.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.32/424.62 = 129.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.32x = 424.62 × 129.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.32x = 54,868.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,868.33/283.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.66

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