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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.46, 322.95 and 123.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.46, 322.95 and 123.96 is: 185.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.46 : 322.95 = 123.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.46/322.95 = 123.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.46x = 322.95 × 123.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.46x = 40,032.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,032.88/215.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.80

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