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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.77, 428.32 and 123.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.77, 428.32 and 123.37 is: 184.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.77 : 428.32 = 123.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.77/428.32 = 123.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.77x = 428.32 × 123.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.77x = 52,841.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,841.84/285.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.91

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