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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.24, 428.02 and 122.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.24, 428.02 and 122.98 is: 184.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.24 : 428.02 = 122.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.24/428.02 = 122.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.24x = 428.02 × 122.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.24x = 52,637.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,637.90/285.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.54

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