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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.91, 427.38 and 122.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.91, 427.38 and 122.61 is: 183.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.91 : 427.38 = 122.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.91/427.38 = 122.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.91x = 427.38 × 122.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.91x = 52,401.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,401.06/284.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.92

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