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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.45, 427.78 and 122.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.45, 427.78 and 122.92 is: 184.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.45 : 427.78 = 122.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.45/427.78 = 122.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.45x = 427.78 × 122.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.45x = 52,582.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,582.72/285.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.21

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