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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.86, 533.71 and 124.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.86, 533.71 and 124.76 is: 187.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.86 : 533.71 = 124.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.86/533.71 = 124.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.86x = 533.71 × 124.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.86x = 66,585.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,585.04/355.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.11

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