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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.20, 474.40 and 123.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.20, 474.40 and 123.76 is: 185.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.20 : 474.40 = 123.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.20/474.40 = 123.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.20x = 474.40 × 123.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.20x = 58,711.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,711.74/316.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.68

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