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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.51, 479.22 and 124.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.51, 479.22 and 124.45 is: 186.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.51 : 479.22 = 124.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.51/479.22 = 124.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.51x = 479.22 × 124.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.51x = 59,639.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,639.96/319.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.66

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