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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.10, 426.18 and 121.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.10, 426.18 and 121.78 is: 182.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.10 : 426.18 = 121.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.10/426.18 = 121.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.10x = 426.18 × 121.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.10x = 51,900.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,900.20/284.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.68

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