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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.84, 427.34 and 122.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.84, 427.34 and 122.44 is: 183.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.84 : 427.34 = 122.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.84/427.34 = 122.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.84x = 427.34 × 122.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.84x = 52,323.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,323.51/284.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.69

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