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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.53, 320.22 and 122.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.53, 320.22 and 122.27 is: 183.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.53 : 320.22 = 122.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.53/320.22 = 122.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.53x = 320.22 × 122.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.53x = 39,151.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,151.70/213.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.36

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