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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.97, 323.76 and 124.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.97, 323.76 and 124.50 is: 186.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.97 : 323.76 = 124.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.97/323.76 = 124.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.97x = 323.76 × 124.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.97x = 40,308.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,308.12/215.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.64

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