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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.25, 426.16 and 121.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.25, 426.16 and 121.84 is: 182.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.25 : 426.16 = 121.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.25/426.16 = 121.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.25x = 426.16 × 121.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.25x = 51,923.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,923.33/284.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.67

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