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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.82, 426.84 and 122.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.82, 426.84 and 122.30 is: 183.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.82 : 426.84 = 122.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.82/426.84 = 122.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.82x = 426.84 × 122.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.82x = 52,200.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,200.40/284.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.28

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