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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.74, 425.47 and 129.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.74, 425.47 and 129.62 is: 194.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.74 : 425.47 = 129.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.74/425.47 = 129.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.74x = 425.47 × 129.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.74x = 55,148.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,148.01/283.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.36

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