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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.37, 315.53 and 123.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.37, 315.53 and 123.65 is: 185.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.37 : 315.53 = 123.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.37/315.53 = 123.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.37x = 315.53 × 123.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.37x = 39,015.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,015.28/210.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.46

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