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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.72, 427.20 and 122.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.72, 427.20 and 122.44 is: 183.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.72 : 427.20 = 122.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.72/427.20 = 122.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.72x = 427.20 × 122.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.72x = 52,306.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,306.37/284.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.71

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