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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.97, 761.96 and 123.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.97, 761.96 and 123.22 is: 184.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.97 : 761.96 = 123.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.97/761.96 = 123.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.97x = 761.96 × 123.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.97x = 93,888.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,888.10/507.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.83

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