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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.94, 320.92 and 122.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.94, 320.92 and 122.60 is: 183.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.94 : 320.92 = 122.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.94/320.92 = 122.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.94x = 320.92 × 122.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.94x = 39,342.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,342.57/213.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.90

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