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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.79, 320.66 and 122.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.79, 320.66 and 122.20 is: 183.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.79 : 320.66 = 122.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.79/320.66 = 122.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.79x = 320.66 × 122.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.79x = 39,183.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,183.05/213.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.28

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