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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.93, 321.01 and 122.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.93, 321.01 and 122.80 is: 184.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.93 : 321.01 = 122.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.93/321.01 = 122.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.93x = 321.01 × 122.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.93x = 39,420.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,420.03/213.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.27

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