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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.04, 321.26 and 122.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.04, 321.26 and 122.81 is: 184.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.04 : 321.26 = 122.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.04/321.26 = 122.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.04x = 321.26 × 122.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.04x = 39,451.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,451.72/214.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.32

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