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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.63, 428.19 and 123.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.63, 428.19 and 123.45 is: 185.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.63 : 428.19 = 123.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.63/428.19 = 123.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.63x = 428.19 × 123.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.63x = 52,860.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,860.06/285.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.06

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