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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.49, 533.18 and 124.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.49, 533.18 and 124.36 is: 186.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.49 : 533.18 = 124.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.49/533.18 = 124.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.49x = 533.18 × 124.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.49x = 66,304.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,304.31/355.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.52

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