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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.58, 647.19 and 123.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.58, 647.19 and 123.37 is: 185.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.58 : 647.19 = 123.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.58/647.19 = 123.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.58x = 647.19 × 123.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.58x = 79,841.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,841.75/431.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.00

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