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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.66, 473.73 and 123.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.66, 473.73 and 123.27 is: 185.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.66 : 473.73 = 123.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.66/473.73 = 123.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.66x = 473.73 × 123.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.66x = 58,396.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,396.70/315.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.00

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