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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.95, 428.99 and 123.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.95, 428.99 and 123.65 is: 185.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.95 : 428.99 = 123.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.95/428.99 = 123.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.95x = 428.99 × 123.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.95x = 53,041.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,041.85/285.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.50

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