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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.24, 427.54 and 122.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.24, 427.54 and 122.84 is: 184.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.24 : 427.54 = 122.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.24/427.54 = 122.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.24x = 427.54 × 122.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.24x = 52,519.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,519.01/285.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.12

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