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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.69, 315.92 and 124.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.69, 315.92 and 124.04 is: 185.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.69 : 315.92 = 124.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.69/315.92 = 124.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.69x = 315.92 × 124.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.69x = 39,184.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,184.52/210.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.98

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