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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.55, 313.85 and 124.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.55, 313.85 and 124.11 is: 185.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.55 : 313.85 = 124.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.55/313.85 = 124.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.55x = 313.85 × 124.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.55x = 38,951.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,951.30/209.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.88

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