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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.16, 478.74 and 124.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.16, 478.74 and 124.16 is: 186.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.16 : 478.74 = 124.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.16/478.74 = 124.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.16x = 478.74 × 124.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.16x = 59,440.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,440.36/319.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.24

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