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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.84, 347.90 and 123.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.84, 347.90 and 123.70 is: 185.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.84 : 347.90 = 123.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.84/347.90 = 123.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.84x = 347.90 × 123.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.84x = 43,035.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,035.23/231.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.62

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