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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.97, 347.86 and 123.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.97, 347.86 and 123.74 is: 185.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.97 : 347.86 = 123.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.97/347.86 = 123.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.97x = 347.86 × 123.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.97x = 43,044.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,044.20/231.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.56

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