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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.46, 426.73 and 122.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.46, 426.73 and 122.13 is: 183.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.46 : 426.73 = 122.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.46/426.73 = 122.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.46x = 426.73 × 122.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.46x = 52,116.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,116.53/284.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.21

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