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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.94, 314.64 and 123.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.94, 314.64 and 123.12 is: 184.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.94 : 314.64 = 123.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.94/314.64 = 123.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.94x = 314.64 × 123.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.94x = 38,738.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,738.48/209.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.52

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