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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.31, 426.47 and 121.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.31, 426.47 and 121.91 is: 182.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.31 : 426.47 = 121.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.31/426.47 = 121.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.31x = 426.47 × 121.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.31x = 51,988.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,988.22/284.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.86

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