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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.66, 428.40 and 123.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.66, 428.40 and 123.24 is: 184.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.66 : 428.40 = 123.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.66/428.40 = 123.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.66x = 428.40 × 123.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.66x = 52,796.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,796.02/285.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.82

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