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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.91, 427.41 and 122.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.91, 427.41 and 122.59 is: 183.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.91 : 427.41 = 122.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.91/427.41 = 122.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.91x = 427.41 × 122.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.91x = 52,395.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,395.58/284.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.91

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