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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.94, 763.41 and 124.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.94, 763.41 and 124.19 is: 186.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.94 : 763.41 = 124.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.94/763.41 = 124.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.94x = 763.41 × 124.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.94x = 94,807.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,807.89/508.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.29

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