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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.24, 426.48 and 121.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.24, 426.48 and 121.94 is: 182.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.24 : 426.48 = 121.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.24/426.48 = 121.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.24x = 426.48 × 121.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.24x = 52,004.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,004.97/284.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.96

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