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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.40, 346.74 and 122.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.40, 346.74 and 122.86 is: 184.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.40 : 346.74 = 122.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.40/346.74 = 122.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.40x = 346.74 × 122.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.40x = 42,600.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,600.48/231.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.10

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