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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.78, 316.40 and 124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.78, 316.40 and 124.20 is: 186.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.78 : 316.40 = 124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.78/316.40 = 124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.78x = 316.40 × 124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.78x = 39,296.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,296.26/210.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.43

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