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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.56, 314.42 and 124.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.56, 314.42 and 124.12 is: 186.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.56 : 314.42 = 124.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.56/314.42 = 124.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.56x = 314.42 × 124.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.56x = 39,025.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,025.81/209.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.23

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