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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.83, 429 and 123.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.83, 429 and 123.63 is: 185.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.83 : 429 = 123.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.83/429 = 123.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.83x = 429 × 123.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.83x = 53,037.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,037.27/285.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.56

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