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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.38, 473.07 and 123

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.38, 473.07 and 123 is: 184.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.38 : 473.07 = 123 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.38/473.07 = 123/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.38x = 473.07 × 123
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.38x = 58,187.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,187.61/315.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.50

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