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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.18, 316.60 and 124.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.18, 316.60 and 124.30 is: 186.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.18 : 316.60 = 124.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.18/316.60 = 124.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.18x = 316.60 × 124.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.18x = 39,353.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,353.38/211.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.35

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