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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.66, 428.53 and 123.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.66, 428.53 and 123.34 is: 185.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.66 : 428.53 = 123.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.66/428.53 = 123.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.66x = 428.53 × 123.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.66x = 52,854.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,854.89/285.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.03

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