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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.47, 315.42 and 123.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.47, 315.42 and 123.62 is: 185.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.47 : 315.42 = 123.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.47/315.42 = 123.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.47x = 315.42 × 123.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.47x = 38,991.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,991.60/210.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.26

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