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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.69, 317.02 and 124.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.69, 317.02 and 124.77 is: 186.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.69 : 317.02 = 124.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.69/317.02 = 124.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.69x = 317.02 × 124.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.69x = 39,554.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,554.59/211.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.85

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