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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.79, 426.87 and 122.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.79, 426.87 and 122.61 is: 183.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.79 : 426.87 = 122.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.79/426.87 = 122.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.79x = 426.87 × 122.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.79x = 52,338.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,338.53/284.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.78

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