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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.53, 323.22 and 124.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.53, 323.22 and 124.27 is: 186.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.53 : 323.22 = 124.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.53/323.22 = 124.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.53x = 323.22 × 124.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.53x = 40,164.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,164.93/215.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.36

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