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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.29, 426.51 and 122.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.29, 426.51 and 122.09 is: 183.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.29 : 426.51 = 122.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.29/426.51 = 122.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.29x = 426.51 × 122.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.29x = 52,070.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,070.47/284.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.16

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