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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.42, 315.69 and 123.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.42, 315.69 and 123.83 is: 185.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.42 : 315.69 = 123.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.42/315.69 = 123.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.42x = 315.69 × 123.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.42x = 39,090.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,090.79/210.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.77

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