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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.72, 427.10 and 122.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.72, 427.10 and 122.49 is: 183.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.72 : 427.10 = 122.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.72/427.10 = 122.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.72x = 427.10 × 122.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.72x = 52,314.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,314.87/284.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.74

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