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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.99, 427.37 and 122.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.99, 427.37 and 122.58 is: 183.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.99 : 427.37 = 122.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.99/427.37 = 122.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.99x = 427.37 × 122.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.99x = 52,386.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,386.40/284.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.82

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