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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.25, 646.76 and 123.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.25, 646.76 and 123.02 is: 184.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.25 : 646.76 = 123.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.25/646.76 = 123.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.25x = 646.76 × 123.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.25x = 79,566.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,566.34/431.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.50

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