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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.67, 426.99 and 122.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.67, 426.99 and 122.34 is: 183.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.67 : 426.99 = 122.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.67/426.99 = 122.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.67x = 426.99 × 122.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.67x = 52,240.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,240.02/284.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.51

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