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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.50, 474.33 and 124.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.50, 474.33 and 124.02 is: 185.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.50 : 474.33 = 124.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.50/474.33 = 124.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.50x = 474.33 × 124.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.50x = 58,826.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,826.41/316.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.87

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