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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.38, 532.76 and 124.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.38, 532.76 and 124.19 is: 186.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.38 : 532.76 = 124.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.38/532.76 = 124.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.38x = 532.76 × 124.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.38x = 66,160.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,160.18/355.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.17

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