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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.01, 533.98 and 124.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.01, 533.98 and 124.86 is: 187.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.01 : 533.98 = 124.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.01/533.98 = 124.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.01x = 533.98 × 124.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.01x = 66,672.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,672.12/356.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.28

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