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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426, 639 and 122

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426, 639 and 122 is: 183

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426 : 639 = 122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426/639 = 122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426x = 639 × 122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426x = 77,958
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,958/426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183

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