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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.19, 426.02 and 121.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.19, 426.02 and 121.65 is: 182.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.19 : 426.02 = 121.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.19/426.02 = 121.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.19x = 426.02 × 121.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.19x = 51,824.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,824.72/284.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.36

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