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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.25, 493.93 and 123.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.25, 493.93 and 123.83 is: 185.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.25 : 493.93 = 123.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.25/493.93 = 123.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.25x = 493.93 × 123.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.25x = 61,164.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,164.04/329.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.77

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