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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.55, 425.12 and 129.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.55, 425.12 and 129.41 is: 194.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.55 : 425.12 = 129.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.55/425.12 = 129.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.55x = 425.12 × 129.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.55x = 55,012.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,012.98/283.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.01

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