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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.61, 479.54 and 124.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.61, 479.54 and 124.71 is: 187.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.61 : 479.54 = 124.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.61/479.54 = 124.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.61x = 479.54 × 124.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.61x = 59,803.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,803.43/319.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.11

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