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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.05, 315.26 and 123.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.05, 315.26 and 123.47 is: 185.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.05 : 315.26 = 123.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.05/315.26 = 123.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.05x = 315.26 × 123.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.05x = 38,925.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,925.15/210.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.31

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