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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.91, 647.86 and 123.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.91, 647.86 and 123.76 is: 185.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.91 : 647.86 = 123.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.91/647.86 = 123.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.91x = 647.86 × 123.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.91x = 80,181.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,181.69/431.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.64

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