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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.11, 478.83 and 124.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.11, 478.83 and 124.11 is: 186.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.11 : 478.83 = 124.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.11/478.83 = 124.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.11x = 478.83 × 124.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.11x = 59,427.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,427.59/319.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.23

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