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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.80, 427 and 122.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.80, 427 and 122.44 is: 183.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.80 : 427 = 122.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.80/427 = 122.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.80x = 427 × 122.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.80x = 52,281.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,281.88/284.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.57

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