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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.95, 647.73 and 123.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.95, 647.73 and 123.73 is: 185.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.95 : 647.73 = 123.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.95/647.73 = 123.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.95x = 647.73 × 123.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.95x = 80,141.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,141.55/431.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.54

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