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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.24, 427.86 and 122.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.24, 427.86 and 122.74 is: 184.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.24 : 427.86 = 122.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.24/427.86 = 122.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.24x = 427.86 × 122.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.24x = 52,515.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,515.54/285.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.11

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