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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.92, 475.20 and 124.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.92, 475.20 and 124.52 is: 186.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.92 : 475.20 = 124.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.92/475.20 = 124.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.92x = 475.20 × 124.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.92x = 59,171.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,171.90/316.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.71

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