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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.88, 315.32 and 123.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.88, 315.32 and 123.44 is: 185.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.88 : 315.32 = 123.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.88/315.32 = 123.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.88x = 315.32 × 123.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.88x = 38,920.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,920.91/209.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.44

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