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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.09, 534.24 and 124.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.09, 534.24 and 124.97 is: 187.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.09 : 534.24 = 124.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.09/534.24 = 124.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.09x = 534.24 × 124.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.09x = 66,763.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,763.97/356.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.49

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