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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.96, 533.97 and 124.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.96, 533.97 and 124.81 is: 187.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.96 : 533.97 = 124.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.96/533.97 = 124.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.96x = 533.97 × 124.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.96x = 66,644.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,644.80/355.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.23

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