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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.40, 316.31 and 124.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.40, 316.31 and 124.77 is: 186.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.40 : 316.31 = 124.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.40/316.31 = 124.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.40x = 316.31 × 124.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.40x = 39,464.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,464.66/211.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.68

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