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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.74, 427.26 and 122.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.74, 427.26 and 122.48 is: 183.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.74 : 427.26 = 122.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.74/427.26 = 122.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.74x = 427.26 × 122.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.74x = 52,330.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,330.80/284.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.78

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