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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.21, 322.37 and 123.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.21, 322.37 and 123.63 is: 185.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.21 : 322.37 = 123.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.21/322.37 = 123.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.21x = 322.37 × 123.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.21x = 39,853.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,853.98/215.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.19

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