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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.98, 425.90 and 129.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.98, 425.90 and 129.86 is: 194.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.98 : 425.90 = 129.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.98/425.90 = 129.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.98x = 425.90 × 129.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.98x = 55,307.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,307.37/283.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.76

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