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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.65, 323.41 and 124.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.65, 323.41 and 124.39 is: 186.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.65 : 323.41 = 124.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.65/323.41 = 124.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.65x = 323.41 × 124.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.65x = 40,228.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,228.35/215.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.54

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