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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.45, 477.62 and 123.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.45, 477.62 and 123.40 is: 185.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.45 : 477.62 = 123.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.45/477.62 = 123.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.45x = 477.62 × 123.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.45x = 58,938.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,938.31/318.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.08

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