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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.58, 479.49 and 124.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.58, 479.49 and 124.59 is: 186.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.58 : 479.49 = 124.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.58/479.49 = 124.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.58x = 479.49 × 124.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.58x = 59,740.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,740.55/319.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.94

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