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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.74, 315.33 and 124.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.74, 315.33 and 124.11 is: 185.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.74 : 315.33 = 124.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.74/315.33 = 124.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.74x = 315.33 × 124.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.74x = 39,134.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,134.25/210.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.70

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