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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.68, 474.75 and 124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.68, 474.75 and 124.20 is: 186.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.68 : 474.75 = 124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.68/474.75 = 124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.68x = 474.75 × 124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.68x = 58,963.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,963.95/316.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.19

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