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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.39, 707.09 and 124.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.39, 707.09 and 124.73 is: 187.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.39 : 707.09 = 124.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.39/707.09 = 124.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.39x = 707.09 × 124.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.39x = 88,193.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,193.83/471.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.09

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