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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.59, 425.25 and 129.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.59, 425.25 and 129.51 is: 194.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.59 : 425.25 = 129.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.59/425.25 = 129.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.59x = 425.25 × 129.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.59x = 55,074.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,074.13/283.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.20

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