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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.86, 320.58 and 122.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.86, 320.58 and 122.43 is: 183.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.86 : 320.58 = 122.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.86/320.58 = 122.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.86x = 320.58 × 122.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.86x = 39,248.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,248.61/213.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.53

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