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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.25, 499.55 and 124.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.25, 499.55 and 124.86 is: 187.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.25 : 499.55 = 124.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.25/499.55 = 124.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.25x = 499.55 × 124.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.25x = 62,375.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,375.53/333.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.17

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