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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.62, 315.51 and 123.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.62, 315.51 and 123.77 is: 185.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.62 : 315.51 = 123.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.62/315.51 = 123.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.62x = 315.51 × 123.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.62x = 39,049.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,049.10/210.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.41

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