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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.82, 474.75 and 124.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.82, 474.75 and 124.34 is: 186.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.82 : 474.75 = 124.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.82/474.75 = 124.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.82x = 474.75 × 124.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.82x = 59,030.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,030.42/316.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.32

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