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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.40, 322.86 and 124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.40, 322.86 and 124.20 is: 186.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.40 : 322.86 = 124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.40/322.86 = 124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.40x = 322.86 × 124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.40x = 40,099.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,099.21/215.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.16

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