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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.64, 426.56 and 122.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.64, 426.56 and 122.20 is: 183.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.64 : 426.56 = 122.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.64/426.56 = 122.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.64x = 426.56 × 122.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.64x = 52,125.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,125.63/284.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.13

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