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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.00, 322.60 and 123.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.00, 322.60 and 123.74 is: 185.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.00 : 322.60 = 123.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.00/322.60 = 123.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.00x = 322.60 × 123.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.00x = 39,916.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,916.60/215.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.66

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