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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.19, 322.79 and 123.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.19, 322.79 and 123.84 is: 185.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.19 : 322.79 = 123.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.19/322.79 = 123.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.19x = 322.79 × 123.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.19x = 39,974.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,974.31/215.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.76

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