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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.11, 427.79 and 122.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.11, 427.79 and 122.90 is: 184.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.11 : 427.79 = 122.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.11/427.79 = 122.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.11x = 427.79 × 122.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.11x = 52,575.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,575.39/285.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.40

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