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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.83, 463.32 and 123.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.83, 463.32 and 123.75 is: 185.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.83 : 463.32 = 123.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.83/463.32 = 123.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.83x = 463.32 × 123.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.83x = 57,335.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,335.85/308.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.66

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