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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.44, 474.80 and 124.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.44, 474.80 and 124.07 is: 186.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.44 : 474.80 = 124.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.44/474.80 = 124.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.44x = 474.80 × 124.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.44x = 58,905.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,905.44/316.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.15

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