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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.73, 428.69 and 123.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.73, 428.69 and 123.53 is: 185.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.73 : 428.69 = 123.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.73/428.69 = 123.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.73x = 428.69 × 123.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.73x = 52,954.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,954.24/285.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.33

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