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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.10, 425.90 and 127.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.10, 425.90 and 127.81 is: 191.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.10 : 425.90 = 127.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.10/425.90 = 127.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.10x = 425.90 × 127.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.10x = 54,434.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,434.28/284.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.60

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