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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.91, 320.86 and 122.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.91, 320.86 and 122.52 is: 183.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.91 : 320.86 = 122.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.91/320.86 = 122.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.91x = 320.86 × 122.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.91x = 39,313.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,313.12/213.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.79

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