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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.06, 322.26 and 123.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.06, 322.26 and 123.66 is: 185.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.06 : 322.26 = 123.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.06/322.26 = 123.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.06x = 322.26 × 123.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.06x = 39,850.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,850.67/215.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.30

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