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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.36, 533.19 and 124.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.36, 533.19 and 124.33 is: 186.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.36 : 533.19 = 124.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.36/533.19 = 124.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.36x = 533.19 × 124.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.36x = 66,291.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,291.51/355.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.55

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