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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.66, 320.63 and 122.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.66, 320.63 and 122.54 is: 183.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.66 : 320.63 = 122.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.66/320.63 = 122.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.66x = 320.63 × 122.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.66x = 39,287.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,287.78/213.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.88

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