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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.93, 314.90 and 123.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.93, 314.90 and 123.86 is: 185.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.93 : 314.90 = 123.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.93/314.90 = 123.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.93x = 314.90 × 123.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.93x = 39,004.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,004.50/209.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.80

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