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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.44, 428.27 and 123

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.44, 428.27 and 123 is: 184.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.44 : 428.27 = 123 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.44/428.27 = 123/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.44x = 428.27 × 123
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.44x = 52,676.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,676.60/285.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.55

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