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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.40, 647.09 and 123.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.40, 647.09 and 123.25 is: 184.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.40 : 647.09 = 123.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.40/647.09 = 123.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.40x = 647.09 × 123.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.40x = 79,751.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,751.71/431.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.87

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