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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.58, 428.28 and 123.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.58, 428.28 and 123.22 is: 184.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.58 : 428.28 = 123.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.58/428.28 = 123.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.58x = 428.28 × 123.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.58x = 52,772.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,772.66/285.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.79

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