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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.92, 323.80 and 123.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.92, 323.80 and 123.50 is: 185.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.92 : 323.80 = 123.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.92/323.80 = 123.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.92x = 323.80 × 123.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.92x = 39,990.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,990.15/215.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.21

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