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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.68, 425.59 and 129.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.68, 425.59 and 129.53 is: 194.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.68 : 425.59 = 129.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.68/425.59 = 129.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.68x = 425.59 × 129.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.68x = 55,128.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,128.14/283.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.33

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