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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.34, 428.06 and 123.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.34, 428.06 and 123.03 is: 184.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.34 : 428.06 = 123.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.34/428.06 = 123.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.34x = 428.06 × 123.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.34x = 52,664.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,664.22/285.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.57

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