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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.34, 474.76 and 124.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.34, 474.76 and 124.10 is: 186.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.34 : 474.76 = 124.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.34/474.76 = 124.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.34x = 474.76 × 124.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.34x = 58,917.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,917.72/316.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.25

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