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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.11, 533.94 and 124.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.11, 533.94 and 124.90 is: 187.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.11 : 533.94 = 124.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.11/533.94 = 124.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.11x = 533.94 × 124.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.11x = 66,689.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,689.11/356.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.27

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