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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.43, 428.13 and 123

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.43, 428.13 and 123 is: 184.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.43 : 428.13 = 123 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.43/428.13 = 123/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.43x = 428.13 × 123
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.43x = 52,659.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,659.99/285.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.49

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