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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.86, 323.34 and 124.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.86, 323.34 and 124.42 is: 186.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.86 : 323.34 = 124.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.86/323.34 = 124.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.86x = 323.34 × 124.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.86x = 40,229.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,229.96/215.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.37

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