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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.24, 315.06 and 124.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.24, 315.06 and 124.56 is: 186.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.24 : 315.06 = 124.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.24/315.06 = 124.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.24x = 315.06 × 124.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.24x = 39,243.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,243.87/210.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.66

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