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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.56, 462.81 and 123.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.56, 462.81 and 123.45 is: 185.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.56 : 462.81 = 123.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.56/462.81 = 123.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.56x = 462.81 × 123.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.56x = 57,133.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,133.89/308.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.16

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