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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.32, 314.34 and 124.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.32, 314.34 and 124.36 is: 186.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.32 : 314.34 = 124.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.32/314.34 = 124.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.32x = 314.34 × 124.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.32x = 39,091.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,091.32/209.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.75

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