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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.29, 323.06 and 124.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.29, 323.06 and 124.17 is: 186.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.29 : 323.06 = 124.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.29/323.06 = 124.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.29x = 323.06 × 124.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.29x = 40,112.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,112.53/215.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.32

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