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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.77, 320.86 and 122.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.77, 320.86 and 122.48 is: 183.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.77 : 320.86 = 122.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.77/320.86 = 122.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.77x = 320.86 × 122.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.77x = 39,298.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,298.68/213.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.83

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