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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.98, 475.56 and 124.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.98, 475.56 and 124.74 is: 187.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.98 : 475.56 = 124.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.98/475.56 = 124.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.98x = 475.56 × 124.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.98x = 59,321.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,321.35/316.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.15

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