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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.30, 532.92 and 124.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.30, 532.92 and 124.14 is: 186.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.30 : 532.92 = 124.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.30/532.92 = 124.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.30x = 532.92 × 124.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.30x = 66,156.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,156.69/355.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.20

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