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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.01, 427.38 and 122.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.01, 427.38 and 122.63 is: 183.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.01 : 427.38 = 122.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.01/427.38 = 122.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.01x = 427.38 × 122.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.01x = 52,407.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,407.01/285.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.88

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