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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.81, 314.96 and 123.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.81, 314.96 and 123.21 is: 184.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.81 : 314.96 = 123.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.81/314.96 = 123.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.81x = 314.96 × 123.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.81x = 38,805.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,805.61/209.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.95

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