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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.76, 472.14 and 122.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.76, 472.14 and 122.34 is: 183.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.76 : 472.14 = 122.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.76/472.14 = 122.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.76x = 472.14 × 122.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.76x = 57,761.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,761.61/314.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.51

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