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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.76, 427.22 and 122.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.76, 427.22 and 122.40 is: 183.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.76 : 427.22 = 122.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.76/427.22 = 122.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.76x = 427.22 × 122.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.76x = 52,291.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,291.73/284.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.63

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