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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.73, 323.28 and 124.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.73, 323.28 and 124.47 is: 186.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.73 : 323.28 = 124.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.73/323.28 = 124.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.73x = 323.28 × 124.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.73x = 40,238.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,238.66/215.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.52

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