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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309, 463.34 and 123.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309, 463.34 and 123.92 is: 185.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309 : 463.34 = 123.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309/463.34 = 123.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309x = 463.34 × 123.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309x = 57,414.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,414.16/309
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.81

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