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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.09, 294.11 and 124.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.09, 294.11 and 124.62 is: 172.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.09 : 294.11 = 124.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.09/294.11 = 124.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.09x = 294.11 × 124.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.09x = 36,651.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,651.99/213.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.00

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