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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.94, 425.93 and 129.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.94, 425.93 and 129.84 is: 194.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.94 : 425.93 = 129.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.94/425.93 = 129.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.94x = 425.93 × 129.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.94x = 55,301.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,301.60/283.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.77

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