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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.34, 474.36 and 123.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.34, 474.36 and 123.92 is: 185.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.34 : 474.36 = 123.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.34/474.36 = 123.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.34x = 474.36 × 123.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.34x = 58,782.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,782.69/316.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.82

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