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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.50, 291.87 and 124.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.50, 291.87 and 124.18 is: 171.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.50 : 291.87 = 124.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.50/291.87 = 124.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.50x = 291.87 × 124.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.50x = 36,243.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,243.69/211.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.36

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