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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.38, 322.81 and 124.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.38, 322.81 and 124.12 is: 186.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.38 : 322.81 = 124.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.38/322.81 = 124.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.38x = 322.81 × 124.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.38x = 40,067.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,067.18/215.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.03

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