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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.03, 427.32 and 122.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.03, 427.32 and 122.61 is: 183.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.03 : 427.32 = 122.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.03/427.32 = 122.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.03x = 427.32 × 122.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.03x = 52,393.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,393.71/285.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.82

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