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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.67, 427.05 and 122.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.67, 427.05 and 122.49 is: 183.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.67 : 427.05 = 122.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.67/427.05 = 122.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.67x = 427.05 × 122.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.67x = 52,309.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,309.35/284.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.75

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