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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.80, 316.40 and 124.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.80, 316.40 and 124.31 is: 186.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.80 : 316.40 = 124.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.80/316.40 = 124.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.80x = 316.40 × 124.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.80x = 39,329.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,329.48/210.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.58

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