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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.49, 320.23 and 122.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.49, 320.23 and 122.12 is: 183.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.49 : 320.23 = 122.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.49/320.23 = 122.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.49x = 320.23 × 122.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.49x = 39,107.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,107.80/213.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.18

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