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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.84, 428.40 and 123.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.84, 428.40 and 123.66 is: 185.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.84 : 428.40 = 123.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.84/428.40 = 123.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.84x = 428.40 × 123.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.84x = 52,975.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,975.94/285.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.33

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