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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.88, 321 and 122.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.88, 321 and 122.77 is: 184.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.88 : 321 = 122.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.88/321 = 122.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.88x = 321 × 122.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.88x = 39,409.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,409.17/213.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.26

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