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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.04, 314.99 and 123.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.04, 314.99 and 123.40 is: 185.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.04 : 314.99 = 123.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.04/314.99 = 123.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.04x = 314.99 × 123.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.04x = 38,869.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,869.12/210.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.05

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