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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.55, 428.23 and 123.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.55, 428.23 and 123.19 is: 184.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.55 : 428.23 = 123.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.55/428.23 = 123.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.55x = 428.23 × 123.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.55x = 52,752.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,752.74/285.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.74

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