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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.75, 425.58 and 129.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.75, 425.58 and 129.67 is: 194.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.75 : 425.58 = 129.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.75/425.58 = 129.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.75x = 425.58 × 129.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.75x = 55,184.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,184.96/283.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.48

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