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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.30, 317.05 and 124.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.30, 317.05 and 124.43 is: 186.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.30 : 317.05 = 124.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.30/317.05 = 124.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.30x = 317.05 × 124.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.30x = 39,448.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,448.64/211.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.70

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