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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.50, 428.26 and 123.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.50, 428.26 and 123.10 is: 184.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.50 : 428.26 = 123.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.50/428.26 = 123.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.50x = 428.26 × 123.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.50x = 52,718.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,718.81/285.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.65

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