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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.38, 319.74 and 122.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.38, 319.74 and 122.12 is: 182.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.38 : 319.74 = 122.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.38/319.74 = 122.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.38x = 319.74 × 122.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.38x = 39,046.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,046.65/213.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.99

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