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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.28, 316.44 and 124.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.28, 316.44 and 124.34 is: 186.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.28 : 316.44 = 124.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.28/316.44 = 124.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.28x = 316.44 × 124.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.28x = 39,344.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,344.57/211.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.22

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