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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.46, 428.08 and 123.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.46, 428.08 and 123.10 is: 184.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.46 : 428.08 = 123.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.46/428.08 = 123.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.46x = 428.08 × 123.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.46x = 52,696.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,696.65/285.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.60

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