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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.58, 320.52 and 122.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.58, 320.52 and 122.20 is: 183.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.58 : 320.52 = 122.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.58/320.52 = 122.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.58x = 320.52 × 122.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.58x = 39,167.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,167.54/213.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.39

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