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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.85, 700.23 and 124.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.85, 700.23 and 124.85 is: 187.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.85 : 700.23 = 124.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.85/700.23 = 124.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.85x = 700.23 × 124.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.85x = 87,423.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,423.72/466.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.26

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