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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.57, 425.18 and 129.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.57, 425.18 and 129.58 is: 194.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.57 : 425.18 = 129.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.57/425.18 = 129.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.57x = 425.18 × 129.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.57x = 55,094.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,094.09/283.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.29

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