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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.10, 425.75 and 129.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.10, 425.75 and 129.97 is: 194.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.10 : 425.75 = 129.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.10/425.75 = 129.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.10x = 425.75 × 129.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.10x = 55,334.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,334.61/284.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.77

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