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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.83, 428.44 and 123.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.83, 428.44 and 123.47 is: 185.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.83 : 428.44 = 123.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.83/428.44 = 123.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.83x = 428.44 × 123.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.83x = 52,901.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,901.28/285.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.08

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