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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.41, 427.88 and 122.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.41, 427.88 and 122.98 is: 184.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.41 : 427.88 = 122.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.41/427.88 = 122.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.41x = 427.88 × 122.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.41x = 52,619.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,619.52/285.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.37

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