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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.63, 426.93 and 122.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.63, 426.93 and 122.32 is: 183.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.63 : 426.93 = 122.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.63/426.93 = 122.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.63x = 426.93 × 122.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.63x = 52,222.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,222.08/284.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.47

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