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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.98, 533.83 and 124.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.98, 533.83 and 124.82 is: 187.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.98 : 533.83 = 124.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.98/533.83 = 124.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.98x = 533.83 × 124.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.98x = 66,632.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,632.66/355.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.18

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