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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.37, 426.21 and 121.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.37, 426.21 and 121.71 is: 182.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.37 : 426.21 = 121.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.37/426.21 = 121.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.37x = 426.21 × 121.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.37x = 51,874.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,874.65/284.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.42

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