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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.44, 707.10 and 124.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.44, 707.10 and 124.76 is: 187.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.44 : 707.10 = 124.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.44/707.10 = 124.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.44x = 707.10 × 124.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.44x = 88,217.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,217.80/471.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.12

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