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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.26, 528.40 and 124.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.26, 528.40 and 124.26 is: 186.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.26 : 528.40 = 124.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.26/528.40 = 124.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.26x = 528.40 × 124.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.26x = 65,658.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,658.98/352.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.39

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