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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214, 295.32 and 122

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214, 295.32 and 122 is: 168.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214 : 295.32 = 122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214/295.32 = 122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214x = 295.32 × 122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214x = 36,029.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,029.04/214
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.36

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