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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.57, 557.16 and 124.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.57, 557.16 and 124.68 is: 186.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.57 : 557.16 = 124.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.57/557.16 = 124.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.57x = 557.16 × 124.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.57x = 69,468.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,468.33/371.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.96

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