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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.72, 427.18 and 122.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.72, 427.18 and 122.46 is: 183.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.72 : 427.18 = 122.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.72/427.18 = 122.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.72x = 427.18 × 122.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.72x = 52,312.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,312.46/284.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.73

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