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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.98, 316.52 and 124.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.98, 316.52 and 124.37 is: 186.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.98 : 316.52 = 124.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.98/316.52 = 124.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.98x = 316.52 × 124.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.98x = 39,363.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,363.39/210.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.58

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