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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.53, 427.92 and 129.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.53, 427.92 and 129.24 is: 193.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.53 : 427.92 = 129.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.53/427.92 = 129.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.53x = 427.92 × 129.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.53x = 55,301.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,301.60/285.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.68

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