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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.32, 424.81 and 129.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.32, 424.81 and 129.32 is: 193.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.32 : 424.81 = 129.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.32/424.81 = 129.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.32x = 424.81 × 129.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.32x = 54,936.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,936.43/283.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.90

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