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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215, 322.68 and 123.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215, 322.68 and 123.68 is: 185.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215 : 322.68 = 123.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215/322.68 = 123.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215x = 322.68 × 123.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215x = 39,909.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,909.06/215
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.62

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