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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.36, 646.89 and 123.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.36, 646.89 and 123.13 is: 184.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.36 : 646.89 = 123.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.36/646.89 = 123.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.36x = 646.89 × 123.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.36x = 79,653.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,653.89/431.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.66

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