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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.39, 428.17 and 123.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.39, 428.17 and 123.15 is: 184.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.39 : 428.17 = 123.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.39/428.17 = 123.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.39x = 428.17 × 123.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.39x = 52,726.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,726.69/285.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.76

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