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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.82, 320.73 and 122.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.82, 320.73 and 122.38 is: 183.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.82 : 320.73 = 122.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.82/320.73 = 122.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.82x = 320.73 × 122.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.82x = 39,250.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,250.94/213.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.57

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