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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.61, 492.92 and 123.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.61, 492.92 and 123.14 is: 184.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.61 : 492.92 = 123.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.61/492.92 = 123.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.61x = 492.92 × 123.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.61x = 60,695.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,695.09/328.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.71

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