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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.20, 347.90 and 123.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.20, 347.90 and 123.88 is: 185.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.20 : 347.90 = 123.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.20/347.90 = 123.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.20x = 347.90 × 123.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.20x = 43,097.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,097.85/232.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.61

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