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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.58, 322.85 and 124.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.58, 322.85 and 124.00 is: 185.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.58 : 322.85 = 124.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.58/322.85 = 124.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.58x = 322.85 × 124.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.58x = 40,032.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,032.90/215.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.70

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