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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.37, 533.09 and 124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.37, 533.09 and 124.20 is: 186.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.37 : 533.09 = 124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.37/533.09 = 124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.37x = 533.09 × 124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.37x = 66,210.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,210.09/355.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.32

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