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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.93, 428.88 and 123.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.93, 428.88 and 123.50 is: 185.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.93 : 428.88 = 123.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.93/428.88 = 123.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.93x = 428.88 × 123.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.93x = 52,964.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,964.54/285.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.24

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