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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.25, 316.35 and 124.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.25, 316.35 and 124.35 is: 186.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.25 : 316.35 = 124.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.25/316.35 = 124.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.25x = 316.35 × 124.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.25x = 39,338.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,338.12/211.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.22

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