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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.03, 426.08 and 121.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.03, 426.08 and 121.62 is: 182.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.03 : 426.08 = 121.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.03/426.08 = 121.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.03x = 426.08 × 121.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.03x = 51,819.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,819.85/284.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.44

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