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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.92, 473.79 and 123.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.92, 473.79 and 123.50 is: 185.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.92 : 473.79 = 123.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.92/473.79 = 123.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.92x = 473.79 × 123.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.92x = 58,513.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,513.07/315.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.21

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