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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.20, 427.73 and 122.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.20, 427.73 and 122.85 is: 184.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.20 : 427.73 = 122.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.20/427.73 = 122.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.20x = 427.73 × 122.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.20x = 52,546.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,546.48/285.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.24

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