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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.57, 319.91 and 122.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.57, 319.91 and 122.18 is: 183.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.57 : 319.91 = 122.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.57/319.91 = 122.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.57x = 319.91 × 122.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.57x = 39,084.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,084.39/213.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.01

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