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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.04, 316.40 and 124.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.04, 316.40 and 124.48 is: 186.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.04 : 316.40 = 124.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.04/316.40 = 124.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.04x = 316.40 × 124.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.04x = 39,385.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,385.47/211.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.63

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