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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.73, 426.73 and 122.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.73, 426.73 and 122.25 is: 183.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.73 : 426.73 = 122.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.73/426.73 = 122.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.73x = 426.73 × 122.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.73x = 52,167.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,167.13/284.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.22

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