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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.02, 323.02 and 123.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.02, 323.02 and 123.94 is: 186.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.02 : 323.02 = 123.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.02/323.02 = 123.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.02x = 323.02 × 123.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.02x = 40,033.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,033.48/215.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.19

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