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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.16, 427.36 and 122.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.16, 427.36 and 122.62 is: 183.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.16 : 427.36 = 122.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.16/427.36 = 122.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.16x = 427.36 × 122.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.16x = 52,402.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,402.88/285.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.77

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