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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.51, 647.29 and 123.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.51, 647.29 and 123.36 is: 185.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.51 : 647.29 = 123.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.51/647.29 = 123.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.51x = 647.29 × 123.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.51x = 79,847.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,847.42/431.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.04

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