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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.54, 426.82 and 122.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.54, 426.82 and 122.12 is: 183.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.54 : 426.82 = 122.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.54/426.82 = 122.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.54x = 426.82 × 122.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.54x = 52,123.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,123.26/284.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.18

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