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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.34, 427.86 and 122.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.34, 427.86 and 122.95 is: 184.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.34 : 427.86 = 122.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.34/427.86 = 122.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.34x = 427.86 × 122.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.34x = 52,605.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,605.39/285.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.36

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