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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.05, 499.37 and 124.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.05, 499.37 and 124.74 is: 187.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.05 : 499.37 = 124.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.05/499.37 = 124.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.05x = 499.37 × 124.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.05x = 62,290.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,290.79/333.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.03

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