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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.40, 427.83 and 122.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.40, 427.83 and 122.95 is: 184.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.40 : 427.83 = 122.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.40/427.83 = 122.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.40x = 427.83 × 122.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.40x = 52,601.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,601.70/285.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.31

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