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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.71, 557.43 and 124.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.71, 557.43 and 124.87 is: 187.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.71 : 557.43 = 124.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.71/557.43 = 124.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.71x = 557.43 × 124.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.71x = 69,606.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,606.28/371.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.26

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