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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.07, 315.83 and 124.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.07, 315.83 and 124.44 is: 186.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.07 : 315.83 = 124.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.07/315.83 = 124.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.07x = 315.83 × 124.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.07x = 39,303.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,303.54/211.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.21

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