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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.26, 699.42 and 124.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.26, 699.42 and 124.26 is: 186.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.26 : 699.42 = 124.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.26/699.42 = 124.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.26x = 699.42 × 124.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.26x = 86,909.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,909.93/466.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.40

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