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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.85, 533.77 and 124.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.85, 533.77 and 124.74 is: 187.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.85 : 533.77 = 124.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.85/533.77 = 124.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.85x = 533.77 × 124.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.85x = 66,582.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,582.47/355.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.11

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