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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.59, 426.46 and 122.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.59, 426.46 and 122.19 is: 183.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.59 : 426.46 = 122.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.59/426.46 = 122.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.59x = 426.46 × 122.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.59x = 52,109.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,109.15/284.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.10

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