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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.00, 321.28 and 122.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.00, 321.28 and 122.76 is: 184.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.00 : 321.28 = 122.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.00/321.28 = 122.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.00x = 321.28 × 122.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.00x = 39,440.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,440.03/214.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.30

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