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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.57, 316.08 and 123.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.57, 316.08 and 123.99 is: 186.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.57 : 316.08 = 123.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.57/316.08 = 123.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.57x = 316.08 × 123.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.57x = 39,190.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,190.76/210.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.12

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