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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.93, 347.93 and 123.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.93, 347.93 and 123.73 is: 185.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.93 : 347.93 = 123.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.93/347.93 = 123.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.93x = 347.93 × 123.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.93x = 43,049.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,049.38/231.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.61

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