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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.05, 316.63 and 124.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.05, 316.63 and 124.46 is: 186.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.05 : 316.63 = 124.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.05/316.63 = 124.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.05x = 316.63 × 124.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.05x = 39,406.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,406.19/211.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.71

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