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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.69, 315.52 and 123.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.69, 315.52 and 123.77 is: 185.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.69 : 315.52 = 123.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.69/315.52 = 123.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.69x = 315.52 × 123.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.69x = 39,050.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,050.33/210.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.34

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