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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.50, 315.42 and 123.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.50, 315.42 and 123.86 is: 185.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.50 : 315.42 = 123.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.50/315.42 = 123.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.50x = 315.42 × 123.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.50x = 39,067.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,067.92/210.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.60

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