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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.36, 427.72 and 122.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.36, 427.72 and 122.80 is: 184.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.36 : 427.72 = 122.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.36/427.72 = 122.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.36x = 427.72 × 122.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.36x = 52,524.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,524.02/285.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.06

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