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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.59, 428.01 and 129.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.59, 428.01 and 129.30 is: 193.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.59 : 428.01 = 129.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.59/428.01 = 129.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.59x = 428.01 × 129.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.59x = 55,338.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,338.91/285.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.77

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