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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.93, 427.60 and 122.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.93, 427.60 and 122.66 is: 184.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.93 : 427.60 = 122.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.93/427.60 = 122.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.93x = 427.60 × 122.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.93x = 52,448.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,448.04/284.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.08

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