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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.94, 761.91 and 123.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.94, 761.91 and 123.19 is: 184.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.94 : 761.91 = 123.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.94/761.91 = 123.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.94x = 761.91 × 123.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.94x = 93,857.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,857.33/507.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.78

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