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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.62, 323.46 and 124.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.62, 323.46 and 124.18 is: 186.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.62 : 323.46 = 124.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.62/323.46 = 124.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.62x = 323.46 × 124.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.62x = 40,167.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,167.26/215.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.29

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