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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.86, 316.17 and 124.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.86, 316.17 and 124.22 is: 186.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.86 : 316.17 = 124.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.86/316.17 = 124.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.86x = 316.17 × 124.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.86x = 39,274.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,274.64/210.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.26

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