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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.01, 771.01 and 124.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.01, 771.01 and 124.01 is: 186.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.01 : 771.01 = 124.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.01/771.01 = 124.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.01x = 771.01 × 124.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.01x = 95,609.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,609.41/514.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.01

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