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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.89, 428.88 and 121.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.89, 428.88 and 121.36 is: 182.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.89 : 428.88 = 121.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.89/428.88 = 121.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.89x = 428.88 × 121.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.89x = 52,049.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,049.41/285.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.06

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