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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.43, 428.28 and 123.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.43, 428.28 and 123.16 is: 184.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.43 : 428.28 = 123.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.43/428.28 = 123.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.43x = 428.28 × 123.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.43x = 52,746.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,746.96/285.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.80

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