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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.74, 427.16 and 122.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.74, 427.16 and 122.42 is: 183.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.74 : 427.16 = 122.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.74/427.16 = 122.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.74x = 427.16 × 122.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.74x = 52,290.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,290.18/284.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.64

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