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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.15, 556.53 and 124.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.15, 556.53 and 124.26 is: 186.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.15 : 556.53 = 124.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.15/556.53 = 124.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.15x = 556.53 × 124.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.15x = 69,154.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,154.42/371.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.33

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