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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.83, 428.90 and 123.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.83, 428.90 and 123.32 is: 185.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.83 : 428.90 = 123.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.83/428.90 = 123.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.83x = 428.90 × 123.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.83x = 52,892.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,892.40/285.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.05

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