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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.60, 320.76 and 122.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.60, 320.76 and 122.64 is: 184.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.60 : 320.76 = 122.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.60/320.76 = 122.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.60x = 320.76 × 122.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.60x = 39,338.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,338.01/213.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.17

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