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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.12, 314.87 and 124.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.12, 314.87 and 124.44 is: 186.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.12 : 314.87 = 124.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.12/314.87 = 124.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.12x = 314.87 × 124.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.12x = 39,182.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,182.42/210.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.48

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