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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.28, 426.52 and 121.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.28, 426.52 and 121.96 is: 182.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.28 : 426.52 = 121.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.28/426.52 = 121.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.28x = 426.52 × 121.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.28x = 52,018.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,018.38/284.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.98

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