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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.18, 322.25 and 123.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.18, 322.25 and 123.60 is: 185.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.18 : 322.25 = 123.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.18/322.25 = 123.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.18x = 322.25 × 123.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.18x = 39,830.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,830.10/215.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.10

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