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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.62, 425.61 and 129.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.62, 425.61 and 129.63 is: 194.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.62 : 425.61 = 129.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.62/425.61 = 129.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.62x = 425.61 × 129.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.62x = 55,171.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,171.82/283.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.53

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