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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.20, 474.29 and 123.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.20, 474.29 and 123.83 is: 185.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.20 : 474.29 = 123.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.20/474.29 = 123.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.20x = 474.29 × 123.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.20x = 58,728.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,728.34/316.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.73

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