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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.97, 347.74 and 123.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.97, 347.74 and 123.65 is: 185.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.97 : 347.74 = 123.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.97/347.74 = 123.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.97x = 347.74 × 123.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.97x = 42,998.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,998.05/231.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.36

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