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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.69, 426.66 and 122.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.69, 426.66 and 122.18 is: 183.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.69 : 426.66 = 122.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.69/426.66 = 122.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.69x = 426.66 × 122.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.69x = 52,127.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,127.19/284.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.10

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