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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.25, 697.88 and 123.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.25, 697.88 and 123.25 is: 184.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.25 : 697.88 = 123.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.25/697.88 = 123.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.25x = 697.88 × 123.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.25x = 86,013.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,013.71/465.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.88

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