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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.70, 427.20 and 122.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.70, 427.20 and 122.37 is: 183.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.70 : 427.20 = 122.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.70/427.20 = 122.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.70x = 427.20 × 122.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.70x = 52,276.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,276.46/284.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.62

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