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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.35, 428.23 and 123.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.35, 428.23 and 123.15 is: 184.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.35 : 428.23 = 123.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.35/428.23 = 123.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.35x = 428.23 × 123.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.35x = 52,736.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,736.52/285.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.81

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