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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.92, 479.93 and 124.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.92, 479.93 and 124.88 is: 187.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.92 : 479.93 = 124.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.92/479.93 = 124.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.92x = 479.93 × 124.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.92x = 59,934.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,934.23/319.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.34

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