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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.61, 479.31 and 124.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.61, 479.31 and 124.53 is: 186.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.61 : 479.31 = 124.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.61/479.31 = 124.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.61x = 479.31 × 124.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.61x = 59,688.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,688.47/319.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.76

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