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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.51, 647.26 and 123.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.51, 647.26 and 123.37 is: 185.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.51 : 647.26 = 123.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.51/647.26 = 123.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.51x = 647.26 × 123.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.51x = 79,849.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,849.23/431.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.05

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