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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.44, 425.34 and 129.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.44, 425.34 and 129.36 is: 194.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.44 : 425.34 = 129.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.44/425.34 = 129.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.44x = 425.34 × 129.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.44x = 55,021.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,021.98/283.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.12

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