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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.88, 473.88 and 123.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.88, 473.88 and 123.52 is: 185.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.88 : 473.88 = 123.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.88/473.88 = 123.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.88x = 473.88 × 123.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.88x = 58,533.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,533.66/315.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.30

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