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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.55, 322.81 and 123.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.55, 322.81 and 123.97 is: 185.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.55 : 322.81 = 123.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.55/322.81 = 123.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.55x = 322.81 × 123.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.55x = 40,018.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,018.76/215.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.66

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