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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.02, 316.08 and 124.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.02, 316.08 and 124.26 is: 186.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.02 : 316.08 = 124.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.02/316.08 = 124.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.02x = 316.08 × 124.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.02x = 39,276.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,276.10/211.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.13

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