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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.72, 533.82 and 124.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.72, 533.82 and 124.61 is: 187.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.72 : 533.82 = 124.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.72/533.82 = 124.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.72x = 533.82 × 124.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.72x = 66,518.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,518.18/355.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.00

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