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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.93, 533.78 and 124.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.93, 533.78 and 124.77 is: 187.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.93 : 533.78 = 124.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.93/533.78 = 124.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.93x = 533.78 × 124.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.93x = 66,601.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,601.58/355.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.12

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