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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.52, 425.08 and 129.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.52, 425.08 and 129.23 is: 193.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.52 : 425.08 = 129.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.52/425.08 = 129.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.52x = 425.08 × 129.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.52x = 54,934.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,934.34/283.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.76

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