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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.93, 428.52 and 129.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.93, 428.52 and 129.64 is: 194.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.93 : 428.52 = 129.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.93/428.52 = 129.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.93x = 428.52 × 129.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.93x = 55,551.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,551.85/285.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.28

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