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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.98, 426.06 and 129.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.98, 426.06 and 129.90 is: 194.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.98 : 426.06 = 129.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.98/426.06 = 129.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.98x = 426.06 × 129.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.98x = 55,345.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,345.19/283.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.89

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