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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.79, 320.69 and 122.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.79, 320.69 and 122.55 is: 183.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.79 : 320.69 = 122.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.79/320.69 = 122.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.79x = 320.69 × 122.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.79x = 39,298.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,298.34/213.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.82

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