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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.42, 474.64 and 124.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.42, 474.64 and 124.09 is: 186.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.42 : 474.64 = 124.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.42/474.64 = 124.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.42x = 474.64 × 124.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.42x = 58,895.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,895.70/316.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.13

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