Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.29, 494 and 124
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 329.29, 494 and 124 is: 186.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
329.29 : 494 = 124 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
329.29/494 = 124/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
329.29x = 494 × 124 - Step 4: Simplify right side
329.29x = 61,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,256/329.29 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 186.02
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