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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.21, 315.53 and 123.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.21, 315.53 and 123.63 is: 185.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.21 : 315.53 = 123.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.21/315.53 = 123.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.21x = 315.53 × 123.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.21x = 39,008.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,008.36/210.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.57

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