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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.37, 426.24 and 122.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.37, 426.24 and 122.03 is: 182.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.37 : 426.24 = 122.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.37/426.24 = 122.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.37x = 426.24 × 122.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.37x = 52,011.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,011.94/284.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.90

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