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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.55, 647.37 and 123.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.55, 647.37 and 123.41 is: 185.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.55 : 647.37 = 123.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.55/647.37 = 123.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.55x = 647.37 × 123.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.55x = 79,892.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,892.29/431.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.13

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