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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.32, 323.28 and 124.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.32, 323.28 and 124.19 is: 186.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.32 : 323.28 = 124.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.32/323.28 = 124.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.32x = 323.28 × 124.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.32x = 40,148.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,148.14/215.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.46

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