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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.30, 556.96 and 124.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.30, 556.96 and 124.50 is: 186.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.30 : 556.96 = 124.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.30/556.96 = 124.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.30x = 556.96 × 124.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.30x = 69,341.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,341.52/371.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.75

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