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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.45, 428.10 and 123.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.45, 428.10 and 123.24 is: 184.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.45 : 428.10 = 123.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.45/428.10 = 123.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.45x = 428.10 × 123.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.45x = 52,759.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,759.04/285.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.83

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