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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.62, 428.58 and 123.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.62, 428.58 and 123.26 is: 184.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.62 : 428.58 = 123.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.62/428.58 = 123.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.62x = 428.58 × 123.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.62x = 52,826.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,826.77/285.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.95

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