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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.21, 426.60 and 122.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.21, 426.60 and 122.01 is: 183.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.21 : 426.60 = 122.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.21/426.60 = 122.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.21x = 426.60 × 122.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.21x = 52,047.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,047.87/284.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.13

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