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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.11, 477.06 and 123.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.11, 477.06 and 123.03 is: 184.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.11 : 477.06 = 123.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.11/477.06 = 123.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.11x = 477.06 × 123.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.11x = 58,692.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,692.69/318.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.51

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