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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.86, 533.65 and 124.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.86, 533.65 and 124.69 is: 186.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.86 : 533.65 = 124.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.86/533.65 = 124.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.86x = 533.65 × 124.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.86x = 66,540.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,540.82/355.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.99

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