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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.49, 315.75 and 123.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.49, 315.75 and 123.95 is: 185.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.49 : 315.75 = 123.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.49/315.75 = 123.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.49x = 315.75 × 123.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.49x = 39,137.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,137.21/210.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.93

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