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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.68, 426.99 and 122.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.68, 426.99 and 122.47 is: 183.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.68 : 426.99 = 122.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.68/426.99 = 122.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.68x = 426.99 × 122.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.68x = 52,293.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,293.47/284.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.69

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