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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.26, 706.93 and 124.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.26, 706.93 and 124.58 is: 186.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.26 : 706.93 = 124.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.26/706.93 = 124.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.26x = 706.93 × 124.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.26x = 88,070.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,070.80/471.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.88

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