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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.39, 425.06 and 129.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.39, 425.06 and 129.28 is: 193.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.39 : 425.06 = 129.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.39/425.06 = 129.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.39x = 425.06 × 129.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.39x = 54,951.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,951.76/283.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.91

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