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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.03, 426.19 and 129.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.03, 426.19 and 129.94 is: 194.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.03 : 426.19 = 129.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.03/426.19 = 129.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.03x = 426.19 × 129.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.03x = 55,379.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,379.13/284.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.98

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