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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.53, 471.93 and 122.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.53, 471.93 and 122.29 is: 183.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.53 : 471.93 = 122.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.53/471.93 = 122.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.53x = 471.93 × 122.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.53x = 57,712.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,712.32/314.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.49

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