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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.01, 427.36 and 122.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.01, 427.36 and 122.50 is: 183.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.01 : 427.36 = 122.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.01/427.36 = 122.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.01x = 427.36 × 122.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.01x = 52,351.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,351.60/285.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.68

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