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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.21, 426.35 and 121.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.21, 426.35 and 121.86 is: 182.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.21 : 426.35 = 121.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.21/426.35 = 121.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.21x = 426.35 × 121.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.21x = 51,954.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,954.63/284.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.80

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