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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.95, 533.81 and 124.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.95, 533.81 and 124.79 is: 187.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.95 : 533.81 = 124.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.95/533.81 = 124.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.95x = 533.81 × 124.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.95x = 66,611.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,611.79/355.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.14

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