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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.24, 315.44 and 123.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.24, 315.44 and 123.60 is: 185.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.24 : 315.44 = 123.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.24/315.44 = 123.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.24x = 315.44 × 123.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.24x = 38,988.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,988.38/210.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.45

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