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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.68, 428.60 and 123.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.68, 428.60 and 123.28 is: 184.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.68 : 428.60 = 123.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.68/428.60 = 123.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.68x = 428.60 × 123.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.68x = 52,837.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,837.81/285.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.95

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