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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.72, 425.72 and 129.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.72, 425.72 and 129.60 is: 194.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.72 : 425.72 = 129.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.72/425.72 = 129.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.72x = 425.72 × 129.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.72x = 55,173.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,173.31/283.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.46

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