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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.09, 315.02 and 123.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.09, 315.02 and 123.44 is: 185.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.09 : 315.02 = 123.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.09/315.02 = 123.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.09x = 315.02 × 123.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.09x = 38,885.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,885.28/210.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.09

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