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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.28, 532.79 and 124.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.28, 532.79 and 124.10 is: 186.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.28 : 532.79 = 124.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.28/532.79 = 124.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.28x = 532.79 × 124.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.28x = 66,115.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,115.95/355.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.10

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