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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.10, 425.94 and 121.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.10, 425.94 and 121.68 is: 182.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.10 : 425.94 = 121.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.10/425.94 = 121.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.10x = 425.94 × 121.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.10x = 51,828.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,828.38/284.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.43

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