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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.50, 474.98 and 124.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.50, 474.98 and 124.13 is: 186.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.50 : 474.98 = 124.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.50/474.98 = 124.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.50x = 474.98 × 124.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.50x = 58,956.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,956.27/316.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.28

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