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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.71, 428.49 and 123.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.71, 428.49 and 123.30 is: 184.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.71 : 428.49 = 123.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.71/428.49 = 123.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.71x = 428.49 × 123.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.71x = 52,832.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,832.82/285.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.92

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