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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.39, 428.04 and 123.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.39, 428.04 and 123.03 is: 184.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.39 : 428.04 = 123.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.39/428.04 = 123.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.39x = 428.04 × 123.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.39x = 52,661.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,661.76/285.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.53

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