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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.13, 316.60 and 124.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.13, 316.60 and 124.63 is: 186.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.13 : 316.60 = 124.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.13/316.60 = 124.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.13x = 316.60 × 124.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.13x = 39,457.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,457.23/211.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.89

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