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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.10, 427.85 and 122.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.10, 427.85 and 122.89 is: 184.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.10 : 427.85 = 122.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.10/427.85 = 122.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.10x = 427.85 × 122.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.10x = 52,578.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,578.49/285.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.42

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