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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.64, 477.97 and 123.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.64, 477.97 and 123.74 is: 185.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.64 : 477.97 = 123.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.64/477.97 = 123.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.64x = 477.97 × 123.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.64x = 59,144.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,144.01/318.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.61

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