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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.53, 425.44 and 129.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.53, 425.44 and 129.44 is: 194.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.53 : 425.44 = 129.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.53/425.44 = 129.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.53x = 425.44 × 129.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.53x = 55,068.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,068.95/283.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.23

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