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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.92, 647.78 and 123.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.92, 647.78 and 123.80 is: 185.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.92 : 647.78 = 123.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.92/647.78 = 123.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.92x = 647.78 × 123.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.92x = 80,195.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,195.16/431.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.67

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