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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.42, 532.82 and 124.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.42, 532.82 and 124.28 is: 186.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.42 : 532.82 = 124.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.42/532.82 = 124.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.42x = 532.82 × 124.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.42x = 66,216.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,216.21/355.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.30

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