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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.29, 427.57 and 122.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.29, 427.57 and 122.81 is: 184.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.29 : 427.57 = 122.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.29/427.57 = 122.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.29x = 427.57 × 122.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.29x = 52,509.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,509.87/285.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.06

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