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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.42, 314.88 and 123.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.42, 314.88 and 123.50 is: 184.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.42 : 314.88 = 123.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.42/314.88 = 123.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.42x = 314.88 × 123.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.42x = 38,887.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,887.68/210.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.81

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