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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.20, 316.82 and 124.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.20, 316.82 and 124.67 is: 187.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.20 : 316.82 = 124.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.20/316.82 = 124.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.20x = 316.82 × 124.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.20x = 39,496.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,496.68/211.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.01

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