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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.26, 315.39 and 124.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.26, 315.39 and 124.19 is: 186.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.26 : 315.39 = 124.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.26/315.39 = 124.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.26x = 315.39 × 124.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.26x = 39,168.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,168.36/210.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.28

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