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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.11, 426.29 and 121.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.11, 426.29 and 121.90 is: 182.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.11 : 426.29 = 121.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.11/426.29 = 121.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.11x = 426.29 × 121.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.11x = 51,964.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,964.75/284.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.90

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