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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.38, 316.24 and 124.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.38, 316.24 and 124.74 is: 186.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.38 : 316.24 = 124.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.38/316.24 = 124.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.38x = 316.24 × 124.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.38x = 39,447.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,447.47/211.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.62

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