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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.67, 428.38 and 121.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.67, 428.38 and 121.21 is: 181.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.67 : 428.38 = 121.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.67/428.38 = 121.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.67x = 428.38 × 121.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.67x = 51,923.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,923.94/285.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.76

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