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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.43, 426.84 and 122.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.43, 426.84 and 122.15 is: 183.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.43 : 426.84 = 122.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.43/426.84 = 122.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.43x = 426.84 × 122.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.43x = 52,138.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,138.51/284.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.31

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