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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.82, 316.47 and 124.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.82, 316.47 and 124.22 is: 186.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.82 : 316.47 = 124.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.82/316.47 = 124.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.82x = 316.47 × 124.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.82x = 39,310.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,310.32/210.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.47

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