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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.31, 323.19 and 124.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.31, 323.19 and 124.18 is: 186.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.31 : 323.19 = 124.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.31/323.19 = 124.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.31x = 323.19 × 124.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.31x = 40,134.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,134.74/215.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.41

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