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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.96, 427.62 and 122.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.96, 427.62 and 122.72 is: 184.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.96 : 427.62 = 122.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.96/427.62 = 122.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.96x = 427.62 × 122.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.96x = 52,477.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,477.53/284.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.16

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