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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.41, 428.16 and 123.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.41, 428.16 and 123.09 is: 184.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.41 : 428.16 = 123.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.41/428.16 = 123.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.41x = 428.16 × 123.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.41x = 52,701.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,701.60/285.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.66

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