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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.08, 427.34 and 122.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.08, 427.34 and 122.60 is: 183.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.08 : 427.34 = 122.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.08/427.34 = 122.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.08x = 427.34 × 122.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.08x = 52,391.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,391.88/285.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.78

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