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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.23, 556.86 and 124.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.23, 556.86 and 124.45 is: 186.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.23 : 556.86 = 124.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.23/556.86 = 124.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.23x = 556.86 × 124.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.23x = 69,303.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,303.43/371.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.68

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