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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.09, 316.52 and 124.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.09, 316.52 and 124.44 is: 186.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.09 : 316.52 = 124.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.09/316.52 = 124.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.09x = 316.52 × 124.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.09x = 39,387.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,387.75/211.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.60

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