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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.10, 476.92 and 122.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.10, 476.92 and 122.94 is: 184.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.10 : 476.92 = 122.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.10/476.92 = 122.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.10x = 476.92 × 122.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.10x = 58,632.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,632.54/318.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.32

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