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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285, 427.41 and 122.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285, 427.41 and 122.64 is: 183.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285 : 427.41 = 122.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285/427.41 = 122.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285x = 427.41 × 122.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285x = 52,417.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,417.56/285
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.92

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