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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.32, 533.06 and 124.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.32, 533.06 and 124.19 is: 186.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.32 : 533.06 = 124.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.32/533.06 = 124.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.32x = 533.06 × 124.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.32x = 66,201.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,201.05/355.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.31

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